Protein Synthesis

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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Which organelle is the location where protein is made?
Ribosome
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Nucleotide
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
During transcription, this type of ribonucleic acid is responsible for copying the DNA and brining it out of the nucleus.
tRNA
mRNA
rRNA
dRNA
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?
base
codon
amine
serine
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
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