Gene Expression Worksheet
A Grade 11 Science worksheet covering key concepts in gene expression, including transcription, translation, and regulation.
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Gene Expression Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following best describes the central dogma of molecular biology?
RNA -> DNA -> Protein
Protein -> RNA -> DNA
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
DNA -> Protein -> RNA
2. During transcription, what enzyme is responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template?
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Ligase
Helicase
3. The process of converting the genetic information from mRNA into a sequence of amino acids is called .
4. In eukaryotic cells, transcription occurs in the , while translation occurs in the .
5. Describe the role of codons and anticodons in protein synthesis.
6. All genes are continuously expressed in every cell of an organism.
True
False
7. Gene regulation allows cells to control which genes are expressed and at what level.
True
False
8. Observe the diagram below, which represents a DNA double helix. Label the following components: phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, and nitrogenous base.
Use the words below to complete the following sentences.
9. A is a segment of DNA to which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription.
10. Non-coding regions of a gene that are spliced out during RNA processing are called .