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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?

To protect the integrity of DNA Signup and view all the answers

Where is DNA typically located in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which molecules are the basic building blocks of DNA?

Adenine and Cytosine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of DNA in relation to proteins?

DNA codes for proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes DNA?

DNA stores genetic information for making proteins. Signup and view all the answers

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

Replication Signup and view all the answers

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

Helicase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of DNA in protein synthesis?

Supplying the information to ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

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

DNA Ligase Signup and view all the answers