Codon Chart Practice
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9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on protein synthesis, specifically the processes of transcription and translation that convert genetic information from DNA to functional proteins. The content is appropriate for 9th-grade biology students who are learning molecular biology concepts. The questions assess students' understanding of fundamental genetic code principles, including how RNA is organized into triplets called codons, the sequential steps of protein synthesis (transcription followed by translation), and the practical application of codon charts to determine amino acid sequences. Students need to master the complementary base-pairing rules between DNA and RNA (A-U, T-A, C-G, G-C), understand the role of ribosomes as the cellular machinery for protein production, and demonstrate fluency in reading genetic sequences to predict protein outcomes. The quiz requires both conceptual knowledge and procedural skills, as students must not only recall the steps of protein synthesis but also apply codon chart interpretation to translate specific mRNA sequences into their corresponding amino acid chains. Created by Ms. Bray, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of protein synthesis before moving on to more advanced genetics topics. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, use it for guided practice during codon chart instruction, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The questions are particularly effective for identifying common misconceptions about the directionality of protein synthesis and base-pairing rules. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-1 (constructing explanations for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins) and supports the development of essential skills in reading and interpreting genetic information that students will need for advanced topics like mutations, genetic engineering, and heredity patterns.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
RNA is read in sections called:
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the order for Protein Synthesis?
Transcription -> Translation -> Protein
Translation - > Transcription -> Protein
Protein -> Transcription -> Translation
Translation -> Protein -> Transcription
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The production of a protein is organized by which of the following organelles?
ribosome
nucleus
mitochondrion
vesicle
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