Amoeba Sisters Understanding Protein Synthesis

Protein Synthesis

Unit 4: Concept 2

We will be filling this out as we go along!

Open Ended

What are proteins? Why are they important?

Label the parts of the cells

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Ribosomes

Poll

Where does protein synthesis occur?

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

Fill in the doodle notes with the related information about the Central Dogma of Biology

Caption it!

Now describe the Central Dogma in your own words. Use the links in classroom to help if you are stuck or confused!

Play Game!

Now, to demonstrate the process in action, play through this game/simulation. We will go into more detail about this later!

*This is an assignment in classroom!*

Record the 4 steps of transcription in your own words in this box on your notecatcher!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the site of translation?

• vacuole

• lysosome

• nucleus

• ribosome

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the site of transcription?

• vacuole
• lysosome
• nucleus
• ribosome

Multiple Choice

Which phrase best describes translation?

• converts mRNA into a polypeptide
• catalyzes bonds between amino acids
• produces RNA from DNA molecules
• recycles tRNA molecules for reuse

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

• base
• codon
• amine
• serine

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the complementary mRNA sequence to this DNA strand: AACTGAA

• UUGACUU

• TTGACTT

• AACTGAA

• AACUGAA

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the complementary mRNA sequence to this DNA strand: AACTGAA

• UUGACUU

• TTGACTT

• AACTGAA

• AACUGAA