Protein Synthesis
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9th - 12th Grade
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Teandra Whitehead
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Multiple Choice
What are the main structural differences between RNA and DNA?
RNA is single stranded and contains uracil, while DNA is double stranded and contains thymine.
RNA is double stranded and contains thymine, while DNA is single stranded and contains uracil.
Both RNA and DNA are double stranded and contain uracil.
Both RNA and DNA are single stranded and contain thymine.
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Transcription
mRNA (messenger RNA)
Translation
tRNA
Ribosome
1st part of making proteins
Occurs during transcription
2nd part of making proteins
Helps assemble proteins by carrying specific amino acids
The site of protein creation (synthesis)
1st part of making proteins
Occurs during transcription
2nd part of making proteins
Helps assemble proteins by carrying specific amino acids
The site of protein creation (synthesis)
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between transcription and translation in protein synthesis.
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Multiple Choice
During translation, what is the main function of tRNA?
To bring amino acids to the ribosome
To carry DNA instructions
To unzip the DNA strand
To synthesize mRNA
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Labeling
Label the process
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Fill in the Blanks
The start codon for translation is always
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Match
Match the codon with its amino acid
ACC
CCA
UAG
AUG
GAC
THR
PRO
stop
MET
ASP
THR
PRO
stop
MET
ASP
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Multiple Choice
What is the function of a stop codon during translation?
It signals the ribosome to release the mRNA and the new protein.
It starts the translation process.
It codes for methionine.
It attaches the ribosome to the mRNA.
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Labeling
Label the diagram using the words provided by putting them in the correct box:
Translation
mRNA
Transcription
Protein
DNA
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