DNA and Protein Synthesis — Test

Question 1

Which best describes a codon?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the sequence of three bases that codes for a specific amino acid

Question 2

Which best matches a type of genetic material with its description?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DNA is located in the nucleus.

Question 3

Which best summarizes the process of protein synthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

RNA moves the DNA code to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Question 4

What can he assume about the number of adenine? A forensic scientist is trying to find out the number of adenine bases in the DNA sample that he obtained from a crime scene.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The number of adenine bases will be equal to the number of thymine bases.

Question 5

Karyotypes can be studied to determine an organism’s chromosomal makeup and to detect genetic defects. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that is also called trisomy 21. What would trisomy 21 look like in a karyotype?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

extra chromosome 21

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