RNA and Protein Synthesis

Question 1

Which statements describe functions of antibodies? Select two options. They maintain the cell’s shape.They regulate cell processes.They protect the body from infectious agents.They signal the immune system to destroy pathogens.They speed up biochemical reactions.They send electrical signals.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which statement best summarizes what happens during transcription?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A DNA template is used to create an mRNA strand.

Question 3

What is the function of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It unzips the DNA strand.

Question 4

Which process is part of transcription?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

mRNA is synthesized from a strand of DNA.

Question 5

Which provides the master code needed for protein synthesis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

DNA

Question 6

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 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

translation

Question 8

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 9

What is the function of tRNA?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

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