Protein Synthesis

Front

In what process is mRNA synthesized?

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Transcription

Front

Where does transcription occur?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found? Options: Ribosomes are in the nucleus, Helicase unzips the DNA, DNA cannot leave the nucleus, DNA polymerase is found there.

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DNA cannot leave the nucleus

Front

Which of the following is a codon? Options: ATC, A, AUC, AU

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AUC

Front

How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

Back

1

Front

Which molecule carries the anticodon?

Back

tRNA

Front

A polypeptide (protein chain) is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a _______________ bond.

Back

amino acids; peptide

Front

How do you know when to STOP translating a strand of mRNA?

Back

The codon will read STOP on the codon chart.

Front

Transcribe this DNA sequence: TACGTTACT

Back

AUGCAAUGA

Front

Translate this RNA sequence: AUGCAAUGA

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Met-Glu-Stop