In what process is mRNA synthesized?

• Translation

• Transcription

• Replication

• Mitosis

Where does the process of mRNA synthesis occur?

• In the cytoplasm

• In the ribosome

• In the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

What is a codon?

• A sequence of three amino acids

• A sequence of three sugars

• A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies an amino acid

• A sequence of three ribosomes

How many codons equal 1 amino acid?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many nucleotides equals 1 amino acid?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is an anti-codon?

• A sequence of three nucleotides forming a unit of genetic code

• A type of enzyme that helps in DNA replication

• A molecule that carries amino acids to the ribosome

• A part of the ribosome that synthesizes proteins

Where are anti-codons located?

• In the nucleus

• On mRNA

• On tRNA

• On rRNA

What is the purpose of anti-codons?

• To replicate DNA

• To carry amino acids to the ribosome

• To transcribe genes

• To modify proteins after synthesis

What is a polypeptide a sequence of?

• Nucleotides

• Ribosomes

• Amino acids

• Anticodons

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What kind of bond holds a polypeptide sequence together?

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Peptide bond

• Covalent bond