"Protein Synthesis Showdown: How Well Do You Know Translation?"

Which of the following is the start codon in mRNA?

• UGA

• AUG

• UAA

• UAG

What is the role of the ribosome in translation?

• Synthesizing RNA

• Assembling amino acids into proteins

• Breaking down proteins

• Transporting mRNA

Answer explanation

Structure of tRNA

Which molecule provides the energy for translation?

• ATP

• GTP

• NADH

• FADH2

How many nucleotides form a codon?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which site on the ribosome does the first tRNA bind during translation?

• A site

• P site

• E site

• G site

Which ribosomal subunit binds first to mRNA in prokaryotes?

• 40S

• 50S

• 30S

• 60S

What is the primary function of translation in molecular biology?

• DNA replication

• RNA synthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid metabolism