6B Protein Synthesis 1. DNA passes information to RNA during the process of A. transcription B. translation 2.

2. The illustration shows the transcription process. What is the main purpose of the structure labeled W? A. Carrying instructions for protein synthesis B. Transforming into a protein C. Replacing damaged DNA D. Passing traits to offspring 3. Why will knowledge of the human genome enable scientists to better understand proteins involved in human diseases? A. DNA contains the information used to make proteins. B. Nucleic acid molecules have shapes similar to those of proteins. C. The bases that make up DNA are also present in RNA. D. Chromosomes can combine to form proteins. C. replication D. osmosis

AGA CAC UUU 4. The chain above represents three codons. Which of the following amino acid chain chains would be made from this sequence of nucleotides? A. Arginine Histidine - Phenylalanine B. Arginine Glutamine - Leucine C. Serine Histidine - Phenylalanine D. Arginine Glutamine Phenylalanine 5. The diagram to the right shows how an mRNA molecule is synthesized. What would be the most likely result if a bacterial infection stopped the production of the RNA polymerase? A. A protein could not be manufactured. B. Osmosis would not occur in the cell. C. Dehydration could be prevented in the cytoplasm. D. Energy could not be released during cellular respiration.