What is the corresponding mRNA codon for AGT?

• UCA

• TCA

• UGA

• ACU

Choose the nucleotide sequence of the RNA strand that would be complementary to the following strand: 
GTAGTCA

• UATUAGA
• ACGACTG
• CAUCAGU
• CATCAGT

The main function of tRNA is to...

• carry a message that, when translated, forms proteins
• form a portion of ribosomes
• string together complementary RNA and DNA strands
• bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes

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

• base
• codon
• amine
• serine

Which phrase best describes translation?

• converts mRNA into a protein

• catalyzes bonds between amino acids

• produces RNA from DNA molecules

• recycles tRNA molecules for reuse

Which of the following is created in the nucleus and carries the genetic code to the cytoplasm?

• DNA
• tRNA
• mRNA
• rRNA

In what process is mRNA synthesized?

• Transcription

• Translation

• DNA Replication

• Mitosis

What is the purpose for anti-codons?

• to ensure the correct amino acid is dropped off

• to match the strand of DNA

• to decode a sequence of 4 nucleotides into an amino acid

• to make me hate biology

A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a ______________ bond.

• amino acids; peptide

• fatty acids; ionic

• proteins; hydrogen

• fatty acids; covalent

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

TRANSLATE this RNA sequence: AUGCAAUGA

• Met-Glu-Stop

• Met-His-Stop

• Thr-Glu-Stop

• Thr-Pro-Stop