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Understanding Codons and Amino Acids

Understanding Codons and Amino Acids

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Interactive Video

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Biology, Science

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8th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Created by

Mia Campbell

Used 11+ times

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This video tutorial explains how to read codon charts, which are essential for understanding how amino acids are coded and how proteins are synthesized. It covers the use of both rectangular and circular codon charts, providing step-by-step instructions and examples. The video also highlights common pitfalls and emphasizes the importance of using the mRNA codon for chart reading. Practice exercises are included to reinforce learning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you lack the background knowledge from the DNA vs RNA and Protein Synthesis videos?

Watch this video anyway

Read a textbook instead

Check out the prerequisite videos first

Skip to the end of this video

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in using a rectangular codon chart?

Identify the first base

Identify the third base

Identify the tRNA anticodon

Identify the second base

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amino acid does the codon AUG code for?

Phenylalanine

Methionine

Proline

Valine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the anticodon for the mRNA codon CCA?

CAG

AAG

GGU

UAC

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amino acid does the codon GUC code for?

Phenylalanine

Valine

Proline

Methionine

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When using a circular codon chart, where do you start?

From the outermost ring

From the third ring

From the middle and move outward

From the second ring

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the mRNA codon UAA stand for?

Methionine

Valine

Proline

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