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PROVE IT!! DNA
Term Quiz
You Know It?
Match each term with the correct description on the right. If there is more than one description, that will be
indicated in the parenthesis next to the term.
nitrogen bases *
a.
the smaller molecules that make up proteins
complimentary base pairs
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b.
transports DNA info to the ribosome
adenine
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c.
nitrogen base found in DNA or RNA (use 3 times)
DNA (3)
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d.
proteins that speed up chemical reactions
tRNA *
e.
cuts DNA into smaller fragments
guanine
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f.
A and T, C and G
thymine
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g.
a nitrogen base unique to RNA
protein *
h.
general term for the steps in the DNA ladder
codon (2)
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i.
a nitrogen base unique to DNA
RNA *
j.
deoxyribonucleic acid
cytosine
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k.
the sugar found in RNA
ribosome
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l.
transports amino acids to the ribosomes
nucleotide (2) *
m.
a unique pattern made from DNA
amino acids *
n.
a long chain of amino acids bonded together
mRNA *
o.
one sugar, one phosphate, one nitrogen base
deoxyribose *
p.
a sequence of 3 nitrogen bases on the mRNA
ribose *
q.
the sugar found in DNA
electrophoresis
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r.
ribonucleic acid
restriction enzyme
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s.
place in the cell where proteins are produced
uracil *
t.
molecule found ONLY in the nucleus
enzyme
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u.
codes for how to line up amino acids to make a
protein in the cell
v.
each one codes for 1 amino acid (when decoded)
w.
when attached to one another it will make a DNA
or an RNA strand.
Label the following diagram:
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Put a D in front of each description true of DNA, an R in front of each description true of RNA and a B
in front of each description true of both.
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made up of repeating nucleotides
contains the nitrogen base cytosine
a double helix
found in the nucleus
contains phosphates
contains the sugar called ribose
found in the cytoplasm
found at the ribosome
important in the cell’s production of proteins
Put a T in front of the statements that are TRUE and put an F in front of the statements that are
FALSE.
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DNA lines up on the ribosome during protein synthesis.
DNA replication is necessary for protein synthesis.
When RNA nucleotides line up on DNA, mRNA is created.
RNA nucleotides line up on both sides of the DNA.
Uracil is found in RNA only.
A protein is a long chain of nucleotides bonded together.
tRNA transports proteins to the ribosome.
tRNA can be found in the cytoplasm or at the ribosome.
Biology rocks.
Protein synthesis brings great joy to my life.
Upon nearing the end of the year, KJ reflects on how wonderful her favorite student is. What is the
name of this student and write a few of her wonderful thoughts and reflections about this student in
the bubble.