Gene Expression Worksheet
Explore the fundamental processes of gene expression, including transcription and translation, with this grade 9 science 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. What is the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied into RNA?
Translation
Replication
Transcription
Mutation
2. Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
DNA
3. The process of converting the mRNA sequence into a protein is called .
4. A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid is known as a .
5. Briefly explain the 'Central Dogma' of molecular biology.
6. Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.
True
False
7. Introns are coding regions of a gene that are expressed.
True
False
8. Observe the diagram of DNA below. In your own words, describe how the structure of DNA allows for the storage of genetic information.
