23 Questions
What are the monomers of a protein?
Amino acids
Where are proteins made in a eukaryotic cell?
On the ribosomes in the cytoplasm
What contains the instructions to create proteins?
DNA
What are units of DNA that contain code for the creation of a protein called?
Genes
What is the relationship between gene expression and protein synthesis?
They are often considered the same process
What is the function of gene expression in different cell types?
To 'turn on' specific genes for needed proteins
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
Contains instructions to assemble amino acids in a specific order
Why do different cell types look and function differently despite having the same genes?
They 'turn on' different genes for specific protein production
What is a gene?
A segment of DNA that contains the code for a specific protein or functional RNA molecule
What is the relationship between DNA and proteins?
DNA contains the instructions for assembling amino acids in a specific order to make proteins
What are amino acids?
The building blocks of proteins, linked together in a specific sequence
What is the molecule that can bind to other monomers to form a polymer?
Amino acid
Where are proteins made in a eukaryotic cell?
Cytoplasm
Does DNA directly make protein ?
No
Do all human cells have the same genes?
Yes, for the most part
How many genes are there in approximately every human cell?
22,000 genes
Are the genes in every human cell identical?
For the most part, yes
Why do cells in a multicellular organism have different proteins?
Because different genes are expressed in different cell types
What is the main reason for the diversity of proteins in a multicellular organism?
Differences in gene expression
What determines the proteins produced in different cell types of a multicellular organism?
Expression of different genes
What determines the proteins produced in different cell types of a multicellular organism?
Gene expression
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
Providing the genetic code for protein production
What are the units of DNA that contain the code for the creation of a protein called?
Genes
Test your knowledge of protein synthesis with this quiz. Explore the basics of amino acids and their role in creating proteins, essential for muscle development, chemical regulation, and oxygen transport in the body. See how well you understand the building blocks of protein and their diverse combinations.
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