Translation: DNA To mRNA To Protein! Biology Trivia Quiz

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Codons are read in series of ...?
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Explore the fascinating process of protein synthesis in our 'Translation: DNA to mRNA to Protein!' quiz. Test your knowledge on mRNA strands, amino acid sequences, and the role of ribosomes in translation. Perfect for students keen on molecular biology and genetics.

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If the mRNA strand was AUUGCGUUU, what would the series of tRNA anti-codons be?

Explanation
The tRNA anti-codons are the codons located on the transfer RNA that bring over the correct amino-acid.

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3.

Where does the process of translation occur?
- Nucleus
- Golgi Appartus
- Ribosome
- Lysosome
Correct Answer

A. Ribosome

Explanation

Ribosomes read the mRNA and code for amino acids.

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What is the matching amino acid sequence for the following mRNA strand? AUUGGUAUU
- Iso-Leu-Gly
- Iso-Gly-Iso
- Iso-Gly-Gly
- Syr-Tyr-Stop
Correct Answer

A. Iso-Gly-Iso

Explanation

The mRNA sequence AUUGGUAUU codes for the amino acid sequence Iso-Gly-Iso. This is determined by using the genetic code chart, which matches each three-letter codon in mRNA to a specific amino acid. In this case, the codon AUU codes for the amino acid isoleucine (Iso), the codon GGU codes for the amino acid glycine (Gly), and the codon UAU codes for the amino acid isoleucine (Iso) again. Therefore, the correct matching amino acid sequence for the given mRNA strand is Iso-Gly-Iso.

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5.

If the mRNA strand reads AAUCCUGGG, what would be the correct amino acid sequence?
- Asp-Val-Ser
- Asp-Val-Val
- Asp-Pro-Gly
Correct Answer

A. Asp-Pro-Gly

Explanation

The mRNA strand reads AAUCCUGGG, which corresponds to the codons AAU, CCU, and GGG. The codon AAU codes for the amino acid Asp (aspartic acid), CCU codes for Pro (proline), and GGG codes for Gly (glycine). Therefore, the correct amino acid sequence is Asp-Pro-Gly.

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Translation: DNA To mRNA To Protein! Biology Trivia Quiz

Codons are read in series of ...?

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If the mRNA strand was AUUGCGUUU, what would the series of tRNA anti-codons be?

Where does the process of translation occur?

What is the matching amino acid sequence for the following mRNA strand? AUUGGUAUU

If the mRNA strand reads AAUCCUGGG, what would be the correct amino acid sequence?