Transcription and Translation Worksheet
Grade 12 Biology worksheet covering the processes of transcription and translation, including key components and mechanisms.
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Carefully read each question and provide your best answer. This worksheet assesses your understanding of transcription and translation.
1. What is the primary enzyme responsible for synthesizing mRNA during transcription?
DNA Polymerase
RNA Polymerase
Helicase
Ligase
2. In which cellular compartment does translation primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
3. The process of converting genetic information from DNA into mRNA is called .
4. During translation, tRNA molecules bring specific to the ribosome.
5. The three-nucleotide sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid is known as a .
6. In prokaryotic cells, transcription and translation can occur simultaneously.
True
False
7. A single gene can only code for one protein.
True
False
8. Describe the role of codons and anticodons in protein synthesis.
9. Label the following diagram showing a segment of DNA and indicate which strand would be used as the template for transcription if the gene is read from left to right.
10. Compare and contrast the processes of transcription and translation, highlighting at least three key differences and two similarities.