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Question 1

What is the function of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It unzips the DNA strand.

Question 2

Which provides the master code needed for protein synthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DNA

Question 3

Which statement describes the relationship between transcription and translation?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The RNA made during transcription is used to make proteins during translation.

Question 4

Which process is part of transcription?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mRNA is synthesized from a strand of DNA.

Question 5

Which statement best summarizes what happens during transcription?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A DNA template is used to create an mRNA strand.

Question 6

Geoffrey made a mistake in listing the main steps of translation in order as elongation, initiation, and termination. Which statement describes his error?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Initiation occurs before elongation.

Question 7

What is the function of tRNA?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to bring amino acids to the ribosomes to be assembled into proteins

Question 8

Which statements describe functions of antibodies? Choose two correct answers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They signal the immune system to destroy pathogens.; They protect the body from infectious agents.

Question 9

Where are proteins made in the cell?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ribosomes

Question 10

During which process is mRNA converted into a sequence of amino acids for protein production?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

translation

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