What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
Flashcard 1-Unit 5-Codon Chart

Flashcard
•
Biology
•
9th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a codon?
Back
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is the mRNA sequence transcribed from a DNA template?
Back
The mRNA sequence is transcribed by pairing complementary RNA nucleotides with the DNA template strand, replacing thymine (T) with uracil (U).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the codon chart?
Back
The codon chart is a reference tool that shows the relationship between codons and the amino acids they encode, helping to translate mRNA sequences into protein.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What amino acid does the codon AUG represent?
Back
AUG codes for Methionine, which is also the start codon for protein synthesis.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many nucleotides are needed to code for one amino acid?
Back
Three nucleotides (one codon) are needed to code for one amino acid.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of translation in protein synthesis?
Back
Translation is the process where ribosomes read the mRNA sequence and assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain based on the codons.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
3.1 Protein Synt Practice Test Flashcardizz

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Protein Synthesis

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade