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Review Sheet for DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis
Answer the following questions using your notes.
1. DNA stands for …
2. Name the 2 men who discovered the DNA structure and made a model.
3. Name the 3 parts to a nucleotide.
4. In DNA, adenine always bonds with _____________ and guanine bonds with ______
5. Describe the shape of the DNA molecule.
6. Making an exact copy of DNA is called DNA __________________________
7. In what cell structure is DNA found?
8. RNA stands for…
9. List 3 ways that RNA is different than DNA
10. Name the 3 kinds of RNA.
11. The process that transfers the genetic code from the DNA to RNA is called _________
12. Which type of RNA carries the amino acid to the ribosome? __________________
13. Which type of RNA transfers the genetic information from the nucleus to the
ribosome? ________________________
14. Which type of RNA is responsible for making up the structure of the ribosome and
helps to join together the other 2 types of RNA in protein production? __________
15. What is a codon? ____________________What molecule has a codon? ___________
16. What is an anti codon?
What molecule has an anti codon?
17. Name the 2 kinds of codons necessary for protein formation? (Hint: One is at the
beginning of the polypeptide chain and one is at the very end). Give the function of
each or these codons.
18. Which process joins mRNA to tRNA and carries an amino acid to the ribosome to form
the actual protein? ______________________________
19. Where is the actual protein made in the cell?