mRNA and Protein Synthesis Concepts

mRNA and Protein Synthesis Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces protein synthesis, explaining how DNA codes for proteins and the role of RNA in transferring this code from the nucleus to ribosomes. It details the structure of RNA and its three forms: mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA. The process of transcription and translation is covered, showing how DNA triplets are transcribed into mRNA codons and translated into amino acids. The use of a codon chart to decode mRNA is demonstrated, highlighting the specificity and redundancy of the genetic code. The video also includes a practical exercise on transcription and translation, and discusses the impact of mutations, including point mutations and frame shifts, on protein synthesis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of DNA in protein synthesis?

To break down proteins

To transport proteins to the ribosome

To synthesize RNA

To code for the production of proteins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

dRNA

mRNA

tRNA

rRNA

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

To synthesize DNA

To carry the genetic message from DNA to the ribosome

To form the structure of the ribosome

To carry amino acids to the ribosome

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During transcription, what is DNA transcribed into?

A complementary strand of rRNA

A complementary strand of tRNA

A complementary strand of mRNA

A complementary strand of DNA

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different mRNA codons are possible?

20

32

64

128

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the codon AUG code for?

Methionine

Valine

Stop

Serine

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a point mutation?

A mutation that affects multiple genes

A mutation that involves the insertion or deletion of a base

A mutation that affects a single nucleotide base pair

A mutation that changes the entire chromosome

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