QUIZ 1. What protein structure is specifically determined by the protein’s genetic code? a. Primary structure b. Secondary structure c. Tertiary structure d. Quaternary structure 2. Which aspect of a protein is considered the smallest molecule? a. Amino acid b. Oligopeptide c. Polypeptide d. Protein 3. What does DNA traditionally encode for within the cell? a. Proteins or peptides b. Lipids c. Carbohydrates d. Ether peptides or lipids or carbohydrates 4. About how many genes are there in the human genome? a. 5000 genes b. 20000 genes c. 100,000 genes d. 1 million genes 5. What is the segment of messenger RNA called that ultimately doesn’t get spliced out of the pre-mRNA molecule and so gets translated into protein? a. Intron b. Exon c. Transfer RNA d. Spliceosome
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