8.4 Translation

Question 1

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

Answer 1

Translation

Question 2

Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

Answer 2

mRNA (messenger RNA)

Question 3

True or False: tRNA (transfer RNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the three sites found on a ribosome during translation?

Answer 4

A site, P site, E site

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The _____ site is where the aminoacyl-tRNA enters the ribosome.

Answer 5

A

Question 6

What type of mutation involves a change in a single nucleotide?

Answer 6

Point mutation

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which mutation results in a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code? A) Point mutation B) Frameshift mutation C) Silent mutation

Answer 7

B) Frameshift mutation

Question 8

What is the function of the P site in the ribosome?

Answer 8

It holds the tRNA carrying the growing polypeptide chain.

Question 9

True or False: An E site is where the tRNA exits the ribosome after delivering its amino acid.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What can cause a frameshift mutation?

Answer 10

Insertion or deletion of nucleotides in the DNA sequence.