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Week 10: Protein Synthesis Answers

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What is the function of tRNA?

A
to code for protein synthesis
B
to carry the synthesized genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes
C
to synthesize proteins from RNA
D
to bring amino acids to the ribosomes to be assembled into proteins
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Lipase is a protein that helps the body break down fats in foods. Lipase is best classified as which type of protein?

A
an enzyme
B
an antibody
C
a structural protein
D
a binding protein
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Where are proteins made in the cell?

A
nucleus
B
ribosomes
C
cytoplasm
D
cell membrane
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During which process is mRNA converted into a sequence of amino acids for protein production?

A
transcription
B
translation
C
DNA replication
D
mRNA synthesis
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Which process is part of transcription?

A
DNA is copied to create a second DNA strand.
B
mRNA codons and tRNA anticodons assemble amino acids.
C
DNA is unzipped with the aid of DNA polymerase.
D
mRNA is synthesized from a strand of DNA.
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What is the function of the protein keratin?

A
to provide support and structure for cells in hair, skin, and nails
B
to fight infections caused by bacteria and viruses
C
to increase chemical reaction rates in the digestive system
D
to transmit chemical signals throughout the body
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What is created between 2 amino acids during translation?

A
DNA polymerase
B
peptide bond
C
hydrogen bond
D
RNA polymerase
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Albumin is a protein found in blood that helps to regulate amount of fluids in the body. What is the main function of albumin?

A
to provide structure
B
to fight disease
C
to maintain homeostasis
D
to regulate cell reactions
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What is the function of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?

A
It brings the tRNA to the ribosome.
B
It bonds the DNA strand.
C
It unzips the DNA strand.
D
It translates the DNA strand.

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