Protein Synthesis (Updated Times)

Does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?

• YES!
• NO!

Translation is the process where

• mRNA is created in the Nucleus
• mRNA is decoded to form a protein 
• glucose molecules are made
• is where lipids are synthesised

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA

• Met-Pro-Ala-Val
• Met-Pro-Val
• Tyr-Gly-His
• Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

How many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA

• 4
• 2
• 6
• 12

What are the backbones (sides) of the DNA structure made up of?

• repeating phosphates and sugars
• nitrogen bases
• nucleotides
• adenine and thymine

What is the location in the cell for transcription?

• nucleus
• cytoplasm
• ribosome
• mitochondria

What is the location in the cell for translation?

• nucleus
• mitochondria
• ribosome
• chloroplast

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism? 

• Nitrogen Bases
• Sugar-Phosphate Backbone
• Hydrogen bonds

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

In DNA, Adenine pairs with ___________. 

• Guanine
• Cytosine
• Thymine
• Uracil

DNA has a _____________ structure. 

• double helix
• single strand
• ring 
• chain

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1