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Protein Synthesis and mutations 2025

Authored by Jason Gvazdauskas

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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Protein Synthesis and mutations 2025
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which conclusion is best supported by the presence of ribosomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

Ribosomes have different functions in prokaryotes and eukaryotes .
Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes store energy to power life functions .
Ribosomes developed independently inside prokaryotes and eukaryotes .
Both prokaryotes and eukaryotes make proteins to perform life functions .

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

A student develops a model to show how DNA and proteins are related. Which sequence correctly completes the model to show the protein synthesis process? DNA sequence -->?-->?-->?-->protein

amino acid sequence ➞ tRNA sequence ➞ mRNA sequence
tRNA sequence ➞ mRNA sequence ➞ amino acid sequence
mRNA sequence ➞ tRNA sequence ➞ amino acid sequence
mRNA sequence ➞ amino acid sequence ➞ tRNA sequence

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which sequence represents the process by which snake venoms are most likely formed?

protein molecules from prey are broken down and used to form sugars. Sugars form amino acids in the venom.
sugar molecules from prey are broken down and used to form proteins. Proteins form amino acids in the venom.
sugar molecules from prey are broken down and used to form amino acids. Amino acids form proteins in the venom.
Protein molecules from prey are broken down and used to form amino acids. Amino acids form sugars in the venom.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Media Image

Which genetic mutation is shown in the diagram?

a point mutation caused by a base deletion
a point mutation caused by a base substitution
a frameshift mutation caused by a base insertion
a frameshift mutation caused by a base substitution

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

A scientist wants to make a change to a genetic code that will lead to the removal of one amino acid from the sequence of a protein . Which genetic material should the scientist remove?

three genes
three alleles
three nucleotides
three chromosomes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which sequence of events correctly describes the process of protein synthesis?

DNA --> transcription -->mRNA --> translation --> proteins produced
DNA -->translation -->mRNA --> transcription --> proteins produced
mRNA -->transcription -->polypeptides form --> translation -->proteins produced
mRNA -->translation -->polypeptides form -->transcription -->proteins produced

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

A mutation present in a parent’s genetic code impacts offspring . Which statement most likely describes the mutation?

The mutation can be recognized and repaired by enzymes .
The mutation is observed in the somatic cells of the parent .
The mutation changes a base without changing an amino acid .
The mutation alters the function of the protein made by the gene .

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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