Codon Chart Translation

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

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Given the following sequence of mRNA, what series of amino acids are coded for?
mRNA: CUCAAGUGCUUC

• Ser-Tyr-Arg-Gly
• Val-Asp-Pro-His
• Leu-Lys-Cys-Phe
• Pro-Glu-Leu-Val

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

In an mRNA strand, the codon AAG codes for the amino acid , while GUU codes for the amino acid .

• Lysine (Lys), Valine (Val)
• Lysine (Lys), Leucine (Leu)
• Asparagine (Asn), Valine (Val)
• Arginine (Arg), Glutamine (Glu)

In an mRNA strand, the codon GCC codes for the amino acid ______ , while CCG codes for the amino acid _______

• Proline (Pro), Valine (Val)
• Alanine (Ala), Lysine (Lys)
• Valine (Val), Lysine (Lys)
• Alanine (Ala), Proline (Pro)

A group of three nucleotides that translate to an amino acid is called a(n) 

• dictionary
• initiator
• codon
• uncodon

The DNA sequence T A C C G T A G A G G C would produce which of the following amino acid sequences?

• Met-Val-Asp-Pro
• Met-Ala-Ser-Pro
• Val-His-Arg-Glu
• Glu-Lys-Ser-Leu

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the function of mRNA?

• to get message from DNA
• the find correct amino acid
• to help attach codons and anti-codons at ribosome
• make DNA

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mRNA: GGACCUAUUCAG
What is the amino acid sequence coded for by the mRNA above?

• Gln-Ile-Pro-Gly
• Pro-Gly-Stop-Val
• Ser-Tyr-Arg-Gly
• Gly-Pro-Ile-Gln

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mRNA: GGACCUAUUCAG
The DNA sequence for the mRNA above is?

• CCUGGAUAAGUC
• CCTGGATAAGTC
• GGACCTATTCAG
• GGACCUAUUCAG

A portion of mRNA is coded CUG. The corresponding DNA is coded

• GAC
• GTC
• CTG
• CAG