Proteins and Amino Acids Overview

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What is the role of DNA in relation to protein synthesis?

  • DNA regulates the speed of protein digestion
  • DNA provides the information to create proteins (correct)
  • DNA breaks down proteins in the body
  • DNA directly synthesizes proteins in the cytoplasm

Where are proteins synthesized within the cell?

  • Mitochondria
  • Nucleus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Ribosomes (correct)

What are essential amino acids?

  • Amino acids used for energy production
  • Amino acids obtained from the diet (correct)
  • Amino acids that can be skipped in the diet
  • Amino acids produced by the body

Why is it important that DNA remains within the nucleus during protein synthesis?

<p>To protect the integrity of DNA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is DNA typically located in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Nucleus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecules are the basic building blocks of DNA?

<p>Adenine and Cytosine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA in relation to proteins?

<p>DNA codes for proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes DNA?

<p>DNA stores genetic information for making proteins. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the creation of a new, exact copy of a DNA strand for cell division?

<p>Replication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is involved in 'unzipping' the DNA strands during DNA Replication?

<p>Helicase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of DNA in protein synthesis?

<p>Supplying the information to ribosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme acts as 'glue' to seal the fragments of DNA during replication?

<p>DNA Ligase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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