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8-5 Molecular Biology Basics
8-5 Molecular Biology Basics
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of translation and genetic codes
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How many stop codons are there?
4
1
2
3
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What is a codon?
A single nucleotide
A protein structure
A type of amino acid
A three-nucleotide sequence
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True or false: All cells use different genetic codes.
False
True
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What is the role of tRNA?
Translate DNA
Store genetic information
Signal start of translation
Carry amino acids
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What is the function of ribosomes?
Transport amino acids
Store RNA
Translate DNA
Synthesize proteins
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True or false: Codons are read in groups of four nucleotides.
False
True
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True or false: Translation occurs in the nucleus.
False
True
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Which codon signals the start?
AUG
UAA
UGA
UAG
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Which nucleotide is not in RNA?
Cytosine
Uracil
Adenine
Thymine
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How many amino acids are coded by mRNA?
16
20
4
64
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What does translation convert?
Amino acids to DNA
Protein to amino acids
mRNA to protein
DNA to RNA
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How many nucleotides are in a codon?
4
2
1
3
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What connects amino acids?
Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds
Hydrogen bonds
Peptide bonds
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Where does translation occur?
Ribosome
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
