Practice Translation - 5.7 | 5. MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE | CBSE Grade-12 Biology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

💡 Hint: Think about what role it plays in the assembling protein from mRNA instructions.

Question 2

Easy

What does the start codon (AUG) signify?

💡 Hint: Recall the first amino acid that is added to the newly forming protein.

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Question 1

What does the term 'translation' refer to in molecular biology?

  • Synthesis of proteins from amino acids
  • Conversion of RNA into DNA
  • Process of DNA replication

💡 Hint: Consider what happens after mRNA is transcribed.

Question 2

True or False: The stop codon signals the ribosome to continue adding amino acids.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the purpose of the stop codon.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how errors in translation can affect the overall function of a protein. Discuss potential causes of these errors.

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of changing one letter in a word—how it might change the meaning.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the processes of translation in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

💡 Hint: Recall the compartmentalization of cellular processes in eukaryotes versus prokaryotes.

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