Protein Synthesis
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
Dennis Raga
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8 questions
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 2 pts
A mutation changes one base in a DNA sequence. Why might this result in a different protein being produced—or no protein at all?
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2.
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3 mins • 2 pts
A scientist deletes one base from a gene sequence. Predict how this will likely affect the resulting protein, and explain why.
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How does the process of transcription ensure that only the necessary genes are expressed in a specific cell type, such as a nerve or muscle cell?
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Why is the sequence of bases in a gene important in determining the shape and function of a protein?
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3 mins • 2 pts
If a cell produces a defective protein that does not function properly, what are two possible steps in the protein synthesis process where an error may have occurred? Explain.
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3 mins • 2 pts
Imagine a protein needs to be produced quickly in response to an infection. How might a cell speed up protein synthesis, and what trade-offs could that cause?
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Two organisms have similar traits but different DNA sequences. Explain how this is possible in terms of protein synthesis.
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Why might a silent mutation (a change in the DNA that does not change the amino acid) still affect the efficiency or regulation of protein production?
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