12 Questions
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
tRNA carries amino acids to the mRNA and helps assemble them into the correct sequence
If the DNA sequence is ATCCCATGGCTAC, what would be the corresponding mRNA sequence?
UAGGGUACCGAUG
Where does the process of translation occur within the cell?
Ribosome
What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?
To carry genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
Which of the following is an example of a protein found in the human body?
Enzymes
What is the primary difference between transcription and translation in protein synthesis?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a difference between gene and chromosomal mutations?
Gene mutations are more likely to be inherited than chromosomal mutations.
What is the primary reason why frameshift mutations are considered more harmful than point mutations?
Frameshift mutations are more likely to result in a non-functional or altered protein.
Which of the following is NOT a type of chromosomal mutation?
Substitution
What is the primary function of a repressor in gene expression?
To prevent transcription of a gene by binding to the operator region.
Which of the following statements about gene expression is correct?
Differential gene expression is responsible for cell differentiation.
What is the primary reason for the existence of different cell types within an organism?
Different cell types express different sets of genes.
Explore topics related to protein synthesis, including vocabulary terms like mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, transcription, translation, codon, anticodon, and amino acid. Test your knowledge with sample questions on genes, DNA translation, and the roles of mRNA and tRNA in protein synthesis.
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