Unit 3 Target 3: Transcription

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    TAC-ATT-GCA is a sequence of DNA. What will the correct sequence of mRNA be when that strand is transcribed?

    • ATG-TAA-CGT
    • AUG-UAA-CGU
    • TAC-ATT-GCA
    • ACG-TTA-CAT
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  • 2. 

    A strand of DNA is made up of the bases CATAGCGTA. During transcription, what is the sequence on the mRNA strand?

    • CAUAGCGUA

    • UTATCUCAT

    • GTATCGCAT

    • GUAUCGCAU

    Correct Answer
    A. GUAUCGCAU
  • 3. 

    Each nucleotide triplet in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid is called a(n)

    • Peptide bond.

    • Codon.

    • Anticodon.

    • Helicase.

    Correct Answer
    A. Codon.
  • 4. 

    Where does transcription occur?

    • Nucleus

    • Cytoplasm

    • Ribosome

    • Nucleolus

    Correct Answer
    A. Nucleus
  • 5. 

    Transcription is the process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is transferred to a(n)

    • MRNA molecule.

    • DNA molecule.

    • Uracil molecule.

    • TRNA molecule.

    Correct Answer
    A. MRNA molecule.
  • 6. 

    Which type of RNA functions as a “blueprint” for protein synthesis because it is complementary to the DNA?

    • MRNA

    • TRNA

    • RNA polymerase

    • RRNA

    Correct Answer
    A. MRNA
  • 7. 

    During transcription, the genetic information for making a protein is “rewritten” as a molecule of

    • Transfer RNA.

    • Messenger RNA.

    • Ribosomal RNA.

    • Translation RNA.

    Correct Answer
    A. Messenger RNA.
  • 8. 

    Transcription begins when RNA polymerase

    • Attaches to the ribosome.

    • Binds to a strand of DNA.

    • Binds to a strand of RNA.

    • Attaches to the promoter sequence of a gene.

    Correct Answer
    A. Binds to a strand of DNA.
  • 9. 

    During transcription,

    • DNA is replicated.

    • Proteins are synthesized.

    • RNA is produced.

    • Translation occurs.

    Correct Answer
    A. RNA is produced.

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