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Protein Synthesis: The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology - Exploring the Flow of Genetic Information

Description: This quiz will test your understanding of the central dogma of molecular biology, which describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
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What is the first step in protein synthesis?

  1. Transcription

  2. Translation

  3. Replication

  4. Mutation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transcription is the process of copying the genetic information from DNA into a complementary RNA molecule.

Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the transcription of DNA into RNA?

  1. RNA polymerase

  2. DNA polymerase

  3. Helicase

  4. Ligase

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RNA polymerase is the enzyme that catalyzes the transcription of DNA into RNA.

What is the role of the promoter region in transcription?

  1. It signals the start of transcription

  2. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

  3. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  4. It terminates transcription

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The promoter region is a specific DNA sequence that signals the start of transcription.

What is the process of converting RNA into a protein called?

  1. Transcription

  2. Translation

  3. Replication

  4. Mutation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Translation is the process of converting the genetic information in RNA into a protein.

Which cellular organelle is responsible for translation?

  1. Nucleus

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Ribosome

  4. Golgi apparatus

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for translation.

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

  1. It carries amino acids to the ribosome

  2. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  3. It terminates translation

  4. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

tRNA molecules carry amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

What is the role of mRNA in translation?

  1. It carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome

  2. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  3. It terminates translation

  4. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

mRNA molecules carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome during translation.

What is the role of the ribosome in translation?

  1. It assembles amino acids into a protein

  2. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  3. It terminates translation

  4. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ribosomes assemble amino acids into a protein during translation.

What is the role of the stop codon in translation?

  1. It signals the end of translation

  2. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  3. It terminates transcription

  4. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stop codon signals the end of translation.

What is the role of the release factor in translation?

  1. It releases the newly synthesized protein from the ribosome

  2. It helps RNA polymerase bind to the DNA

  3. It terminates transcription

  4. It provides the template for RNA synthesis

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The release factor releases the newly synthesized protein from the ribosome.

What is the name of the process by which a protein is folded into its functional shape?

  1. Protein folding

  2. Protein synthesis

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protein folding is the process by which a protein is folded into its functional shape.

What is the name of the process by which a protein is modified after it is synthesized?

  1. Protein modification

  2. Protein synthesis

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protein modification is the process by which a protein is modified after it is synthesized.

What is the name of the process by which a protein is degraded?

  1. Protein degradation

  2. Protein synthesis

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protein degradation is the process by which a protein is degraded.

What is the name of the process by which a protein is transported to its final destination?

  1. Protein targeting

  2. Protein synthesis

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protein targeting is the process by which a protein is transported to its final destination.

What is the name of the process by which a protein interacts with other molecules?

  1. Protein interaction

  2. Protein synthesis

  3. Transcription

  4. Translation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Protein interaction is the process by which a protein interacts with other molecules.

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