Protein Synthesis

Front

The function of _____ is to transport amino acids in the cytoplasm to the ribosome. Options: rRNA, tRNA, mRNA, DNA

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tRNA

Front

The process of going from DNA to mRNA is called

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Transcription

Front

This is the triplet of bases on the end of a tRNA molecule

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Anticodon

Front

The process where DNA is transcribed to mRNA happens in what part of the cell? Options: Nucleus, Mitochondria, Cytoplasm, Endoplasmic Reticulum

Back

Nucleus

Front

The function of ______ is to combine with proteins to form ribosomes.

Back

rRNA

Front

The process where mRNA is read and made into an amino acid chain.

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Translation

Front

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

Back

4

Front

In proteins, what determines the amino acid order?

Back

nitrogenous bases in DNA

Front

What is the three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

This molecule carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm. Options: rRNA, tRNA, mRNA, DNA

Back

mRNA