Translating Our Explanation

A deletion mutation occurs, leaving 11 bases in nucleotide sequence.

What is the maximum number of amino acids that could be coded for by this sequence?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

In eukaryotes, translation is initiated by binding of ribosome to the

• 5’ end of DNA

• 5' end of mRNA

• 3’ end of DNA

• 3’ end of mRNA

A codon is a group of ___ RNA bases.

A template strand of DNA in a gene reads:

3’ CCA AGC GCA 5’

Using the codon chart provided, what is the sequence of amino acids that is produced when this gene is translated?

• Pro - Leu - Arg

• Pro - Ser - Ala

• Gly - Ser - Arg

• Gly - Arg - Ser

Which is the possible amount of times can an mRNA be translated?

• 35 times

• 45 times

Is ATG a start codon?

• Yes

• No