DNA Translation

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA

• Met-Pro-Ala-Val

• Met-Pro-Val

• Tyr-Gly-His

• Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

TRANSCRIBE this DNA sequence: TACGTTACT

• AUGCAAUGA

• ATGCAATGA

• AUGGATUGA

• TACGTTACT

Which of the following is the template for the production of RNA within a cell?

• DNA

• protein

• ATO

• carbohydrate

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

• base

• codon

• amine

• serine

The mRNA leaves the ________ to find the ribosome to make proteins.

• cell

• nucleotide

• nucleus

DNA holds the code for making

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• sugars

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The main function of tRNA is to...

• carry a message that, when translated, forms proteins

• form a portion of ribosomes

• string together complementary RNA and DNA strands

• bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes

What is the role of mRNA in DNA translation?

• Carries amino acids to the ribosome

• Forms the structure of ribosomes

• Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome

• Synthesizes proteins directly

Which molecule is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA