Practice Translation (in the cytoplasm/ribosome) - 3.2 | DNA Structure and Function | Genetic Engineering Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does mRNA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes.

Question 2

Easy

What is the role of tRNA?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember that each tRNA carries a specific amino acid.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the first step of translation?

  • Elongation
  • Termination
  • Initiation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the ribosome starts working.

Question 2

True or False: tRNA carries amino acids to the nucleus.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall where translation occurs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design and explain a hypothetical experiment that could demonstrate the effects of a mutation in mRNA on protein synthesis. What outcomes might you expect?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how various types of mutations could affect proteins.

Question 2

Explain how ribosomes can ensure that the correct amino acids are added during protein synthesis despite the potential for errors in tRNA pairing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the mechanisms that ribosomes have for confirming accuracy.

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