Translation Section 4 Notes

In which part of the cell are ribosomes found that use mRNA to make proteins?

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Golgi apparatus

The three bases read by mRNA are called a ______.

• A) Gene

• B) Codon

• C) Protein

• D) Ribosome

Fill in the blank: The mRNA carries the genetic message from the DNA in the ______ to the cytoplasm.

• A) Ribosome

• B) Nucleus

• C) Codon

• D) Protein

Which molecule contains the anticodon that recognizes the codon?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

Fill in the blank: The mRNA codon UGG codes for the amino acid _____.

• A) Tryptophan

• B) Serine

• C) Leucine

• D) Valine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What amino acid does the mRNA codon GCU code for?

• Alanine

• Glycine

• Serine

• Valine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Fill in the blank: The mRNA codon AAG codes for the amino acid _____.

• A) Lysine

• B) Serine

• C) Leucine

• D) Valine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which codon is known as the 'start' codon?

• UAA

• UGA

• AUG

• UAG

What is the role of tRNA during translation?

• To carry amino acids

• To synthesize DNA

• To replicate RNA

• To degrade proteins.

What is the main function of the ribosome during translation?

• To replicate DNA

• To synthesize lipids

• To form amino acid chains

• To degrade RNA