Protein Synthesis

What sequence of amino acids does this mRNA sequence code for?

• Pro-Glu-Leu-Val

• Leu-Lys-Cys-Phe

• Val-Asp-Pro-His

• Ser-Tyr-Arg-Gly

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Which of the figures show the process of transcription?

• Figure 1

• Figure 2

• Figure 3

• Figure 4

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What is the purpose of protein synthesis?

• a) To produce energy for cells

• b) To repair damaged DNA

• c) To build new proteins for cell functions

• d) To eliminate waste products from cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Part of an important cellular process involving a DNA strand is modeled below. What is the purpose of this cellular process?

• Preserving genetic information for future generations

• Deleting the information in the sequence produced from the DNA template

• Transcribing information in the DNA sequence for use by the cell

• Producing more nucleotides for the DNA sequence

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A model of transcription and a codon chart are shown. Which amino acid would be coded first from the DNA strand being transcribed?

• Cysteine

• Phenylalanine

• Isoleucine

• Methionine

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A diagram of the steps in the production of a protein is shown.  Which description identifies the purpose of Step A in this process? 

• A. To correct mutations in the DNA sequence

• B. To produce an exact copy of the DNA molecule

• C. To copy the DNA of a gene sequence onto a strand of mRNA

• D. To assist in the folding of a protein

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The diagram below represents which process?

• A. Transcription

• B. Replication

• C. Fragmentation

• D. Translation

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What is the role of mRNA in expressing specialized structures?

• A. Making energy available for cellular activities

• B. Creating bonds to form biomolecules

• C. Producing sugars that assist with replication

• D. Providing information to form proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Match the correct process and product with the diagrams below.

• Transcription; mRNA

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• Replication; identical DNA strands

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• Translation; Protein

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Which of the following represents the DNA segment from which the section of mRNA above was transcribed?

• A. ACTAAG

• B. TCUTTG

• C. GAAUCU 

• D. UCCTGA

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