ATCAGTGAT A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that code for an amino acid. If the DNA sequence shown here goes through transcription and translation, how many amino acids will result from this sequence?
5
4
2
3
2. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
Given the following sequence of mRNA, what series of amino acids are coded for? mRNA: CUCAAGUGCUUC
Ser-Tyr-Arg-Gly
Val-Asp-Pro-His
Leu-Lys-Cys-Phe
Pro-Glu-Leu-Val
3. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
In an mRNA strand, the codon AAG codes for the amino acid , while GUU codes for the amino acid .
Lysine (Lys), Valine (Val)
Lysine (Lys), Leucine (Leu)
Asparagine (Asn), Valine (Val)
Arginine (Arg), Glutamine (Glu)
4. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
In an mRNA strand, the codon GCC codes for the amino acid ______ , while CCG codes for the amino acid _______
Proline (Pro), Valine (Val)
Alanine (Ala), Lysine (Lys)
Valine (Val), Lysine (Lys)
Alanine (Ala), Proline (Pro)
5. Multiple Choice
2 minutes
1 pt
A group of three nucleotides that translate to an amino acid is called a(n)
dictionary
initiator
codon
uncodon
6. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
The DNA sequence T A C C G T A G A G G C would produce which of the following amino acid sequences?
Met-Val-Asp-Pro
Met-Ala-Ser-Pro
Val-His-Arg-Glu
Glu-Lys-Ser-Leu
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
What is the function of mRNA?
to get message from DNA
the find correct amino acid
to help attach codons and anti-codons at ribosome
make DNA
8. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
YOU NEED YOUR CODON CHART! mRNA: GGACCUAUUCAG What is the amino acid sequence coded for by the mRNA above?
Gln-Ile-Pro-Gly
Pro-Gly-Stop-Val
Ser-Tyr-Arg-Gly
Gly-Pro-Ile-Gln
9. Multiple Choice
5 minutes
1 pt
YOU NEED YOUR CODON CHART! mRNA: GGACCUAUUCAG The DNA sequence for the mRNA above is?
CCUGGAUAAGUC
CCTGGATAAGTC
GGACCTATTCAG
GGACCUAUUCAG
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A portion of mRNA is coded CUG. The corresponding DNA is coded
GAC
GTC
CTG
CAG
11. Multiple Choice
45 seconds
1 pt
A portion of DNA reads GAG. The corresponding mRNA would be
GUG
GTG
CTC
CUC
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The process of creating RNA using DNA as the template is
translation
transcription
translocation
Transylvania
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In RNA, uracil takes the place of the DNA nitrogen base called
guanine
cytosine
thymine
adenine
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Where does transcription take place?
nucleus
ribosome
cytoplasm
smooth ER
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which molecule brings the amino acid to the ribosome?
DNA
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Where does translation take place?
Nucleus
Ribosome
Golgi Body
Cytoplasm
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Protein synthesis takes place in two parts:
Transcription then translation
Replication then transcription
Translation then transcription
Replication then translation
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The DNA sequence ATCAGCGCTGGC is part of a gene. how many amino acids are coded for by this message?
4
8
12
20
19. Multiple Choice
3 minutes
1 pt
What will be the resulting mRNA from this DNA sequence: GAT-TAC-AGA-TTA-CAT?