Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Chemistry

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial explores the fundamentals of molecular biology, focusing on DNA structure, gene expression, and protein synthesis. It delves into the genetic code, codons, and their roles in translation. The tutorial also covers DNA sequencing techniques, variations in genetic codes, and codon usage bias, highlighting their implications in genomics, personalized medicine, and evolutionary biology.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary structure of DNA?

Triple helix

Double helix

Single helix

Quadruple helix

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique has revolutionized DNA sequencing?

CRISPR-Cas9

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Gel Electrophoresis

Sanger Sequencing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In translation, what does each codon represent?

A sugar molecule

An amino acid

A protein

A nucleotide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many codons are there in the genetic code?

20

32

64

128

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of start codons in protein synthesis?

Specify amino acids

Bind ribosomal subunits

Initiate protein synthesis

Terminate translation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which start codon is commonly used in eukaryotes?

UAG

UGA

AUG

GUG

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a reading frame in the context of genetic coding?

A way to read nucleotide sequences in sets of three

A protein structure

A set of three codons

A sequence of nucleotides

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