Practice Translation (5.2) - Molecular Biology - IB 12 Biology
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Question 1 Easy

What is the start codon in translation?

💡 Hint: It's the first codon in every mRNA sequence.

Question 2 Easy

What does tRNA do during translation?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in matching codons.

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Question 1

What molecule carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes for translation?

tRNA
mRNA
rRNA

💡 Hint: Think about which type of RNA is involved in transferring information.

Question 2

True or False: The start codon is always AUG.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what you know about the initiation of translation.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a new mutation changes the start codon from AUG to UGG, how would it affect translation?

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of the start codon in the translation process.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to investigate the effects of temperature on the efficiency of translation in a lab setting.

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects enzyme activity and protein synthesis.

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