Protein Synthesis

When DNA is transcribed to RNA.... 

• pairs with U

• pairs with U

• pairs with T

• pairs with T

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

• base

• codon

• amine

• serine

Translation....

• converts mRNA into a protein

• breaks down DNA

• produces mRNA from DNA

• makes more DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The codon is located on the 

• DNA

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

In mRNA, each codon specifies a particular 

• nucleotide

• amino acid

• purine

• pyrimidine

How many different amino acids are there?

• 20

• 16

• 10

• 24

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

How many amino acids are coded for by this sequence of nucleotides:
ATG GGA ACT CCA

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 12

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Where is mRNA created?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• mitochondria

• ER

Which anticodon would be placed in spot #2

• GGC

• CCA

• GGA

• GGT

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which process does this diagram illustrate?

• transcription

• DNA replication

• translation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1