20 Questions
Which process is necessary for understanding other biology concepts such as the study of disease processes?
Protein synthesis
What is the principal role of RNA?
To carry instructions for protein synthesis
Which type of RNA attaches to mRNA and participates in translation?
rRNA
What is the function of tRNA?
To transport amino acids to the ribosomes
Which type of RNA is involved in gene silencing?
dsRNA
What is the role of dsRNA in gene silencing?
To be involved in RNA interference
Which type of RNA is a component of spliceosome and facilitates editing of mRNA?
snRNP
What are the two major steps in protein synthesis?
Transcription and translation
What are the end products of protein synthesis?
Structural elements, enzymes, and other proteins
What is the central building process for cell growth and maintenance?
Protein synthesis
Which structure removes introns from mRNA transcript and splices remaining exons into the final version of mRNA?
spliceosome
Where is DNA located in the cell?
Nucleus
What is the function of the spliceosome?
To remove introns from mRNA transcript
What is the role of RNA polymerase?
To control the binding of RNA nucleotides during mRNA formation
Where does transcription take place?
Nucleus
What is the function of tRNA molecules during translation?
To bring specific amino acids into place at the ribosome
Where does translation take place?
Cytoplasm
What is the final product of translation?
polypeptide
What is the role of the ribosome during translation?
To bring specific amino acids into place at the ribosome
What is the function of chromatin in the cell nucleus?
To condense during cell division and form chromosomes
Test your knowledge of protein synthesis with this quiz! From the reading of the genetic code to the production of proteins, this quiz will cover the central building process for cell growth and maintenance. Gain a better understanding of this fundamental biology concept and its importance in other areas of study.
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