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How are amino acids assembled during translation?

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During translation, mRNA attaches to a ribosome. tRNA molecules transport specific amino acids to the ribosome, where their anti-codons match up with complementary codons on the mRNA strand. As amino acids are brought into sequence, peptide bonds form between them to create a growing protein chain.

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mRNA attaches to the ribosome.
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tRNA molecules transport amino acids to the ribosome.
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Anti-codons and codons match up and form complementary base pairs.
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Peptide bonds form between adjacent amino acids to form the protein.
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an enzyme unzips DNA and free RNA nucleotides join DNA to form mRNA.

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step one
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step two
C
step three
D
step four
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step five
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A chain of amino acids is formed from peptide bonds, creating a protein.

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step one
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step two
C
step three
D
step four
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step five
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How are the order of codons determined?

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The DNA sequence determines the order.
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The RNA sequence determines the order.
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The number of genes determines the order.
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Explain how genes are expressed for a particular trait.

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Gene expression begins with the process of transcription, where a specific gene for a trait is transcribed from DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). This mRNA then travels to a ribosome. During translation, the ribosome uses the mRNA code to assemble a polypeptide chain of amino acids. Once this polypeptide chain is completed and folded into a functional protein, the trait is expressed.

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What is one way scientists are able to study operons in organisms?

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by studying the number and organization of operons by reading the genome sequence
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by counting the operons during cell division
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by studying the operon controls during translation when proteins are constructed
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Once the protein is made, the gene for a particular trait is expressed.

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step one
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step two
C
step three
D
step four
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step five
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Once the protein is made, the gene for a particular trait is expressed.:step five
mRNA joins the ribosome, and the anticodons from tRNA join mRNA to form a chain of amino acids.:step three
an enzyme unzips DNA and free RNA nucleotides join DNA to form mRNA.:step one
A chain of amino acids is formed from peptide bonds, creating a protein.:step four
mRNA is transported from the nucleus of the cell to the ribosomes of the cell.:step two
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Explain the process of transcription.

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Transcription is the process where a specific segment of DNA is copied into mRNA. First, the DNA double helix untwists and unzips at the gene's location. Then, RNA nucleotides pair with their complementary bases on the DNA template strand (Adenine with Uracil, and Cytosine with Guanine). Once the sugar-phosphate backbone of the mRNA is formed, the new mRNA strand peels away from the DNA and travels out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm.

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step onestep twostep threestep four ✔ step five Once the protein is made, the gene for a particular trait is expressed.

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Once the protein is made, the gene for a particular trait is expressed.:step five
mRNA joins the ribosome, and the anticodons from tRNA join mRNA to form a chain of amino acids.:step three
an enzyme unzips DNA and free RNA nucleotides join DNA to form mRNA.:step one
A chain of amino acids is formed from peptide bonds, creating a protein.:step four
mRNA is transported from the nucleus of the cell to the ribosomes of the cell.:step two
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How are the order of codons determined?

A
The DNA sequence determines the order.
B
The RNA sequence determines the order.
C
The number of genes determines the order.
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What is one way scientists are able to study operons in organisms?

A
by studying the number and organization of operons by reading the genome sequence
B
by counting the operons during cell division
C
by studying the operon controls during translation when proteins are constructed
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What information did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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One gene for a particular trait is transcribed from DNA during transcription.
B
The code for the gene is transferred by mRNA to the ribosome for protein production to begin.
C
Proteins are constructed from a polypeptide chain of amino acids.
D
Once the polypeptide chain is constructed, a protein is produced and the trait can be expressed.
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What is the purpose of operons in protein synthesis?

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They transfer the mRNA to the ribosomes for protein production.
B
They unzip the DNA molecule at the beginning of transcription.
C
They contain promoters and operators that determine when a gene is transcribed.
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Check your understanding. Which items did you include? Check all that apply.

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The gene coding for the protein untwists and unzips.
B
RNA nucleotides form complimentary base pairs with the DNA bases.
C
Hydrogen bonds and sugar-phosphate bonds form and the mRNA strand is synthesized.
D
mRNA peels off the DNA and moves to the cytoplasm.

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