Transcription and Translation Worksheet
A Grade 11 Science worksheet covering the processes of transcription and translation in molecular biology.
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Transcription and Translation Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet assesses your understanding of transcription and translation, key processes in gene expression.
1. Which of the following is the primary enzyme involved in transcription?
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
2. Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Endoplasmic reticulum
3. The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template is called .
4. During translation, the ribosome reads codons on the mRNA molecule and recruits corresponding molecules.
5. A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid is known as a .
6. In transcription, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T).
True
False
7. The genetic code is universal, meaning it is the same in almost all organisms.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the 'central dogma' of molecular biology.
9. Describe the role of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA in protein synthesis.
10. Observe the image below, which represents a DNA strand. If the template strand reads 3'-TAC GGC ATA-5', what would be the sequence of the mRNA strand transcribed from it?
