Genetic code

How many nucleotides make up a codon?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 15

ATCAGTGAT A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that code for an amino acid. If the DNA sequence shown here goes through transcription and translation, how many amino acids will result from this sequence?

• 5
• 4
• 2
• 3

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the order for Protein Synthesis?

• Transcription -> Translation -> Protein

• Translation - > Transcription -> Protein

• Protein -> Transcription -> Translation

• Translation -> Protein -> Transcription

The codon CCU codes for what amino acid?

• Isoleucine
• Stop
• Methionine
• Proline

How does RNA differ from DNA?

• RNA contains uracil and deoxyribose
• RNA contains ribose and thymine
• RNA contains uracil and ribose
• RNA contains adenine and ribose

Adenine bonds with ______________.

• Guanine
• Thymine
• Cytosine
• Adenine

Which of the following is found in the cells of all living things?

• chloroplasts

• nucleus

• mitochondrion

• genetic material

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

What is the relationship between a protein, the cell, and DNA?

• DNA is produced by protein which is produced in the cell
• Protein is composed of DNA which is produced in the cell
• DNA controls the production of protein in the cell
• A cell is composed of DNA and protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and..?

• nitrogenous base
• nucleic acid
• cholesterol
• fatty acid

The initiation codon is

• AUG

• UAA

• UAG

• UGA