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RNA and Protein Synthesis

Go through the process of synthesizing proteins through RNA transcription and translation. Learn about the many steps involved in protein synthesis including: unzipping of DNA, formation of mRNA, attaching of mRNA to the ribosome, and linking of amino acids to form a protein.

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Assessment Questions (5):

Which mRNA sequence complements the DNA sequence below?
- A. Sequence A
- B. Sequence B
- C. Sequence C
- D. Sequence D
Which statement is true about the nitrogen bases in DNA and RNA?
- A. Uracil is found in RNA only. Thymine is found in DNA only.
- B. Thymine is found in RNA only. Uracil is found in DNA only.
- C. Uracil is found in RNA only. Guanine is found in DNA only.
- D. Adenine is found in RNA only. Thymine is found in DNA only.
Which tRNA anticodon will complement this mRNA codon?
- A. Anticodon A
- B. Anticodon B
- C. Anticodon C
- D. Anticodon D
What base sequence in the original DNA would lead to the tRNA anticodon with the base sequence adenine, guanine, and uracil (AGU), as shown below?
- A. AGT
- B. UCA
- C. ACT
- D. AGU
Which statement best describes the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
- A. Stores the genetic code in the nucleus.
- B. Splits the DNA molecule into two strands.
- C. Carries an amino acid to the ribosome.
- D. Copies the genetic code from the DNA molecule and carries it to the ribosome.

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