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QUIZ DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 2016
DNA and Protein Synthesis Quiz Study Guide
Integrated Science 4
THE QUIZ WILL CONSIST OF 20
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.
DNA Structure and Replication
 State the purpose and importance of DNA replication. Describe the process of DNA replication, including the
terms complementary base pairing, template strand, new strand, unzip.
 Know the structure of DNA and its components (a nucleotide always contains 3 parts…)
2.
Protein Synthesis
 Know and be able to describe the different processes in protein synthesis (transcription and translation)
 Describe the basic structure of an RNA molecule. Know how RNA is similar and different to DNA.
 Describe the purpose of transcription. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Describe the purpose of translation. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Explain the roles of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA in protein synthesis.
 Define the following terms: gene, codon, anti-codon.
 Given a DNA sequence, determine the sequence of amino acids created during protein synthesis. Be prepared to
use a codon chart (the circle one will be provided).
 Describe the relationship between amino acids and proteins. List some functions of proteins in the human body.
QUIZ DATE: Tuesday, February 8, 2016
DNA and Protein Synthesis Quiz Study Guide
Integrated Science 4
THE QUIZ WILL CONSIST OF 20
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
2.
DNA Structure and Replication
 State the purpose and importance of DNA replication. Describe the process of DNA replication, including the
terms complementary base pairing, template strand, new strand, unzip.
 Know the structure of DNA and its components (a nucleotide always contains 3 parts…)
3.
Protein Synthesis
 Know and be able to describe the different processes in protein synthesis (transcription and translation)
 Describe the basic structure of an RNA molecule. Know how RNA is similar and different to DNA.
 Describe the purpose of transcription. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Describe the purpose of translation. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Explain the roles of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA in protein synthesis.
 Define the following terms: gene, codon, anti-codon.
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Given a DNA sequence, determine the sequence of amino acids created during protein synthesis. Be prepared to
use a codon chart (the circle one will be provided).
Describe the relationship between amino acids and proteins. List some functions of proteins in the human body.