AP Protein Synthesis

Where does Translation occur?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• ER

• Chloroplast

What is the end product of translation?

• mRNA that can leave the nucleus

• Amino acid chain

• monosaccharide chain

• Anticodon

During translation, what does the mRNA do?

• It replicates itself.

• It folds into a protein.

• It serves as a template for protein synthesis.

• It exits the cell.

In the process of building a protein in a cell, what role does tRNA play?

• Carries amino acids to the ribosome

• Transfers genetic code from the nucleus

• Forms the structure of the ribosome

• Unzips the DNA strand

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the genetic code determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

• By the number of nucleotides in DNA

• By the sequence of sugars in mRNA

• By the order of nitrogenous bases in mRNA

• By the structure of the ribosome

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which process converts mRNA into a sequence of amino acids?

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

• Mutation

Why is it important for a cell in Henry's body to regulate the expression of genes involved in protein synthesis?

• To ensure that proteins are only synthesized when needed

• To prevent mRNA from leaving the nucleus

• To increase the mutation rate in DNA

• To make the process of transcription faster

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which process converts mRNA into a protein?

• Transcription

• Translation

• Replication

• Mutation

Imagine Ethan is a chef trying to match the right ingredients (tRNA) with the recipe on his cooking book (mRNA). What is this process, similar to how tRNA matches its anticodon with the correct codon on the mRNA, called?

• Replication

• Transcription

• Translation

• Codon recognition

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the genetic code ensure that proteins are made accurately in all cells of Michael's body?

• By changing the sequence of amino acids

• By allowing multiple codons for a single amino acid

• By using a different code for each cell type

• By using a universal code shared by all organisms

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept