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AP Biology Protein Synthesis

Authored by Andrea Stonebraker

Biology

10th Grade - University

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AP Biology Protein Synthesis
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This quiz comprehensively covers protein synthesis at the advanced placement biology level, appropriate for grades 11-12 or early college students. The questions assess fundamental molecular biology concepts including transcription, translation, the genetic code, and gene regulation. Students need a solid understanding of DNA-to-RNA transcription rules, codon-anticodon pairing, the triplet nature of the genetic code, and the ability to perform sequence conversions between DNA, RNA, and amino acid sequences. The quiz also requires knowledge of cellular locations where these processes occur, particularly the distinction between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription mechanisms. Advanced concepts include frameshift versus point mutations, the universality of the genetic code, transcription factor requirements, and operon regulation. Students must demonstrate both memorization of the genetic code and analytical thinking to solve multi-step problems involving sequence manipulation and mutation analysis. Created by Andrea Stonebraker, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 10 and University level students. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce protein synthesis concepts. The quiz structure allows teachers to identify specific knowledge gaps in transcription and translation processes while providing immediate feedback to students. It works particularly well as a pre-exam review or as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a genetics unit to assess prior knowledge. The varied question types, from basic recall to application problems, make this suitable for differentiated instruction and can help teachers gauge student readiness for more advanced molecular biology topics. This assessment aligns with AP Biology standards including 3.A.1 (DNA and RNA structure and function), 4.A.1 (DNA replication), and 4.C.1 (translation and gene expression).

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleus
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Rough E.R.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the complementary tRNA anticodon to the following mRNA codon: AUG

UAC
TAC
ATG
AAC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A certain gene codes for a polypeptide that is 120 amino acids long. Approximately how many nucleotides long is the mRNA that codes for this polypeptide likely to be?

360
480
40
30

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Transcribe the following DNA sequence:
TAT GGC ACT 

TAT GGC ACT
ATA CCG TGA
AUA GGC UGA
UAU GGC ACU

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Translate the following RNA sequence:
AUG AAU UGU UGA

Met-Phe-Cys-Stop
Met-Asn-Cys-Stop
Met-Asn-Cys-Trp
Tyr-Leu-Thr-Thr

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for the following:
ATC AAT CGT TAG

TAG TTA GCA ATC
UAG UUA GCA AUC
AUC AAU CGU UAG
GCT GGC TAC CGA

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the amino acid sequence for the following:
GGG GCA CAT CAC

Gly-Ala-His-His
Tyr-Arg-Val-Val
Pro-His-Val-Val
Pro-Arg-Val-Val

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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