Protein Synthesis Vocab Flashcard

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Type of RNA carrying instructions from the nucleus to the ribosome

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mRna

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Sequence of three bases on mRNA providing genetic code for an amino acid.

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codon

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Group of three bases on tRNA complementary to mRNA codon

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anticodon

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Jellylike fluid inside the cell where organelles are suspended

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cytoplasm

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Part of the cell with DNA

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nucleus

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Building block of protein

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Amino acid

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Pairs with uracil in RNA

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adenine

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A, G, C, T, U are examples of ___

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nitrogenous bases

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Sugar in DNA

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deoxyribose

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Sugar in RNA

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ribose