14. Transcription occurs in which cellular location? A Nucleus B. Ribosome C Cytoplasm D. Mitochondria 15. Translation takes place in: A. Nucleus B. Golgi apparatus C. Ribosomes D. Endoplasmic reticulum 16. A codon consists of: A. Four nucleotides B. Two nucleotides C. Three nucleotides D. Five nucleotides 17. What is the universal start codon? A. UAA B. AUG C. UGA D. UAG 18. Which of these is NOT a stop codon? A. UAA B. AGU C. UAG D. UGA 19. A frameshift mutation occurs when: A. A single base is changed B. Bases are inserted or deleted C. Proteins are misfolded D. RNA is not transcribed 20. The primary function of DNA is to: A. Store and transmit genetic information B. Produce energy for cells C. Break down nutrients D. Transport molecules

14. Transcription occurs in which cellular location?<br />A. Nucleus<br />B. Ribosome<br />C. Cytoplasm<br />D. Mitochondria<br /><br />Answer: A. Nucleus<br /><br />15. Translation takes place in:<br />A. Nucleus<br />B. Golgi apparatus<br />C. Ribosomes<br />D. Endoplasmic reticulum<br /><br />Answer: C. Ribosomes<br /><br />16. A codon consists of:<br />A. Four nucleotides<br />B. Two nucleotides<br />C. Three nucleotides<br />D. Five nucleotides<br /><br />Answer: C. Three nucleotides<br /><br />17. What is the universal start codon?<br />A. UAA<br />B. AUG<br />C. UGA<br />D. UAG<br /><br />Answer: B. AUG<br /><br />18. Which of these is NOT a stop codon?<br />A. UAA<br />B. AGU<br />C. UAG<br />D. UGA<br /><br />Answer: B. AGU<br /><br />19. A frameshift mutation occurs when:<br />A. A single base is changed<br />B. Bases are inserted or deleted<br />C. Proteins are misfolded<br />D. RNA is not transcribed<br /><br />Answer: B. Bases are inserted or deleted<br /><br />20. The primary function of DNA is to:<br />A. Store and transmit genetic information<br />B. Produce energy for cells<br />C. Break down nutrients<br />D. Transport molecules<br /><br />Answer: A. Store and transmit genetic information