Protein Synthesis: Building Blocks of Life - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How many nucleotides compose each codon in the genetic code?

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3

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2

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4

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5

Question 2

Which RNA molecule transports amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA

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mRNA

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rRNA

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snRNA

Question 3

What is the primary function of chaperones in the context of protein synthesis?

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Preventing incorrect folding of proteins

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Transporting proteins to the Golgi apparatus

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Catalysing the formation of peptide bonds

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Breaking down damaged proteins

Question 4

Which molecule **does not** play a role in tRNA structure?

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Codon

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Anticodon

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Amino acid binding site

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TΨC loop

Question 5

What is the primary function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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To assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain

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To decode the genetic code in mRNA

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To transport tRNA molecules to the ribosome

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To proofread the newly synthesized protein

Question 6

Which of the following amino acids has a polar, hydrophilic side chain?

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Serine

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Alanine

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Glycine

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Methionine

Question 7

Which mutation type **would not** result in a change to the amino acid sequence of a protein?

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Synonymous mutation

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Nonsense mutation

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Missense mutation

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Frameshift mutation

Question 8

What is the primary role of the genetic code?

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To specify the amino acid sequence of proteins

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To regulate gene expression

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To store genetic information

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To control cell division

Question 9

How many different types of amino acids are encoded by the genetic code?

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20

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16

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24

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32

Question 10

Which step of protein synthesis is responsible for assembling amino acids into a polypeptide chain?

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Translation

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Transcription

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Replication

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Gene expression

Question 11

Which of the following codons signals the termination of protein synthesis?

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UAA

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AUG

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GAA

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AAA

Question 12

What type of bond links adjacent amino acids in a protein?

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Disulfide bond

Question 13

What is the role of chaperones in protein synthesis?

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To assist in the folding of proteins

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To transport proteins to their destination

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To degrade misfolded proteins

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To bind to mRNA and prevent translation

Question 14

Which component is NOT part of the ribosome?

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mRNA

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Small subunit

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Large subunit

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tRNA

Question 15

The process of copying mRNA into a protein is called:

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Translation

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Transcription

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Replication

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Mutation

Question 16

Which type of mutation has the least severe impact on protein structure and function?

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Silent mutation

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Missense mutation

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Nonsense mutation

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Frameshift mutation

Question 17

The role of the start codon in protein synthesis is to:

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Signal the beginning of translation

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Specify the amino acid sequence of the protein

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Provide a binding site for the ribosome

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Prevent the ribosome from reading the wrong frame

Question 18

Protein folding is the process by which proteins:

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Fold into their functional shapes

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Are synthesized

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Are degraded

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Are transcribed

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in protein synthesis?

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Transcription, translation, post-translational modification

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Translation, transcription, post-translational modification

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Post-translational modification, transcription, translation

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Transcription, post-translational modification, translation

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA molecule involved in protein synthesis?

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snRNA

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mRNA

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rRNA

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tRNA

Question 21

The ribosome is a complex structure that is responsible for:

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Translating mRNA into protein

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Catalysing the formation of peptide bonds

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Transcribing DNA into mRNA

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Regulating gene expression

Question 22

Which of the following is the start codon in the genetic code?

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AUG

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UAA

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UGA

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UAG

Question 23

The correct sequence of tRNA binding to the ribosome during translation is:

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A, P, E

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E, P, A

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P, E, A

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A, E, P

Question 24

Which codon signals the start of protein synthesis in the genetic code?

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AUG

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UAG

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UUU

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GUG

Question 25

What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?

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Brings amino acids to the ribosome

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Unwinds the DNA double helix

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Catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds

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Translates the genetic code

Question 26

In protein synthesis, what is the correct order of events?

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Initiation, elongation, termination

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Elongation, initiation, termination

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Termination, elongation, initiation

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Initiation, termination, elongation

Question 27

Which type of mutation leads to the replacement of one amino acid with another in a protein?

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Missense mutation

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Nonsense mutation

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Silent mutation

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Frameshift mutation

Question 28

What represents the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids

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The three-dimensional shape

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The biological function

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The cellular location

Question 29

What is the primary role of chaperone proteins?

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Assisting in protein folding

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Transporting proteins across membranes

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Degrading damaged proteins

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Modifying proteins after synthesis

Question 30

Which of the following is the start codon that initiates protein synthesis in an mRNA molecule?

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AUG

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UAA

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UGA

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UAG

Question 31

What is the primary function of tRNA molecules in protein synthesis?

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To transport specific amino acids to the ribosome

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To join amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain

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To decode the genetic code on mRNA

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To release the completed polypeptide chain from the ribosome

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a component of a ribosome?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA)

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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Proteins

Question 33

Which type of mutation results in the formation of a premature stop codon?

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Deletion

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Substitution

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Insertion

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Inversion

Question 34

What is the end product of the translation process?

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Protein

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DNA

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RNA

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Lipid

Question 35

What is the primary function of chaperone proteins in protein synthesis?

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To assist in folding proteins into their correct three-dimensional structure

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To transport proteins to their target locations within the cell

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To break down misfolded proteins

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To initiate the translation process

Question 36

In protein synthesis, how does gene expression influence the process?

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Gene expression controls the timing and location of protein production, initiating synthesis.

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Gene expression modifies protein structure during translation.

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Gene expression ends protein synthesis.

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Gene expression has no impact on protein synthesis.

Question 37

What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?

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Matches specific amino acids to codons on mRNA

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Carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome

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Forms peptide bonds between amino acids

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Breaks down mRNA after translation

Question 38

In protein synthesis, what is the main function of tRNA?

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Connecting amino acids to form a polypeptide chain

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Carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosome

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Identifying start and stop signals on mRNA

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Creating the genetic code within the nucleus

Question 39

How do mutations in the genetic code affect protein synthesis?

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Change the amino acid sequence

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Cause premature termination of translation

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Have no impact on protein synthesis

Question 40

Identify the correct order of events in protein synthesis:

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Transcription → Translation → Protein Folding

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Translation → Transcription → Protein Folding

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Translation → Protein Folding → Transcription

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Protein Folding → Translation → Transcription

Question 41

Which of the following accurately describes the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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Brings specific amino acids to the ribosome

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Unravels the DNA double helix

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Catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds

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Initiates the transcription process

Question 42

Among the given options, which represents the start codon in protein synthesis?

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AUG

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UAC

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GGA

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CCG

Question 43

Explain the primary distinction between a sense codon and a nonsense codon:

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Sense codons encode amino acids, while nonsense codons signify the termination of translation.

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Sense codons have three nucleotides, whereas nonsense codons have only two.

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Sense codons are present in introns, whereas nonsense codons occur in exons.

Question 44

What is the primary function of chaperone proteins in the context of protein synthesis?

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Assist in the proper folding and assembly of newly synthesized proteins

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Transport proteins across the nuclear membrane

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Degrade damaged or misfolded proteins

Question 45

Which factors are known to influence the rate of protein synthesis?

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Temperature, pH, and availability of amino acids

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Altitude, gravitational force, and humidity

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Magnetic fields, light intensity, and soil type

Question 46

Describe the key difference between constitutive and inducible proteins:

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Constitutive proteins are consistently produced, while inducible proteins are synthesized only when required.

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Constitutive proteins are essential for cell survival, while inducible proteins are not.

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Constitutive proteins are found in all cells, whereas inducible proteins are cell-type specific.

Question 47

Explain the significance of post-translational modifications in relation to protein function:

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They can alter protein stability, activity, and localization within the cell

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They are only found in eukaryotic cells

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They involve the addition of amino acids to the protein

Question 48

Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds during protein synthesis?

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Peptidyl transferase

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DNA polymerase

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RNA polymerase

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Ligase

Question 49

What sequence of nitrogenous bases in a codon codes for the amino acid leucine?

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CUG

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UAC

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AUG

Question 50

What is the function of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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Provides a scaffold for the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.

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Transcribes DNA into mRNA

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Carries amino acids to the ribosome

Question 51

What is the anticodon on a tRNA molecule?

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A sequence of three bases complementary to the codon on mRNA.

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A sequence of three bases that codes for a specific amino acid

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A sequence of three bases identical to the codon on mRNA

Question 52

Which type of mutation changes a single nucleotide in a gene?

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Point mutation

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Frameshift mutation

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Gene duplication

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Chromosome inversion

Question 53

What is the role of chaperone proteins in protein synthesis?

Accepted Answer

Assist in the folding and assembly of newly synthesized proteins.

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Carry amino acids to the ribosome

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Transcribe DNA into mRNA