26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Which type of RNA contains groups of 3 nucleotides that code for a specific amino acid?

Rank RNAs in order of smallest to largest.

If tRNA has an anticodon 3’ UCG 5’, which of the following is the complementary mRNA codon?

Rank the following in order of size: tRNA, DNA, mRNA.

What is the general shape and structure of a tRNA molecule?

Match the following statements with rRNA, mRNA, or tRNA:

a. combines with proteins to form ribosomes

Match the following statements with rRNA, mRNA, or tRNA:

b. brings amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis

What is the anticodon on tRNA for each of the following codons in an mRNA?

a. AGC

What is the anticodon on tRNA for each of the following codons in an mRNA?

a. GUG

What are the three different types of RNA?

What is the difference between a codon and an anticodon?

Match the following statements with rRNA, mRNA, or tRNA:

c. carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosomes

Name the three types of RNA and their functions.

Match the following statements with mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA:

a. combines with proteins to form ribosomes

Match the following statements with mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA:

b. contains anticodons