Practice - Translation (in the cytoplasm/ribosome)
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Practice Questions
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What does mRNA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes.
What is the role of tRNA?
💡 Hint: Remember that each tRNA carries a specific amino acid.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step of translation?
💡 Hint: Think about how the ribosome starts working.
True or False: tRNA carries amino acids to the nucleus.
💡 Hint: Recall where translation occurs.
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Challenge Problems
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Design and explain a hypothetical experiment that could demonstrate the effects of a mutation in mRNA on protein synthesis. What outcomes might you expect?
💡 Hint: Think about how various types of mutations could affect proteins.
Explain how ribosomes can ensure that the correct amino acids are added during protein synthesis despite the potential for errors in tRNA pairing.
💡 Hint: Consider the mechanisms that ribosomes have for confirming accuracy.
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