Protein Synthesis Review

What is the outcome of DNA transcription and translation?

• Make muscles

• Make protein

• Make cells

• Make DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which amino acid will be added to a protein chain if the codon is UAA?

• Ser

• Lys

• Ala

• STOP

Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleotide

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The process to go from mRNA to a protein is called ____

• transcription

• rRNA

• replication

• translation

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

• It brings amino acids to the ribosomes.

• It replicates the DNA.

• It carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

• It forms the structure of ribosomes.

Why is it important for a cell in Henry's body to regulate the expression of genes involved in protein synthesis?

• To ensure that proteins are only synthesized when needed

• To prevent mRNA from leaving the nucleus

• To increase the mutation rate in DNA

• To make the process of transcription faster

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which process converts mRNA into a sequence of amino acids?

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

• Mutation

Locate the cytoplasm in this illustration of protein synthesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which part of this protein synthesis illustration is TRANSCRIPTION?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

During translation, what does the mRNA do?

• It replicates itself.

• It folds into a protein.

• It serves as a template for protein synthesis.

• It exits the cell.