Protein Synthesis

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What is the main function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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The main function of tRNA is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What serves as the template for the production of RNA within a cell?

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DNA serves as the template for the production of RNA within a cell.

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What does a codon consist of and what does it code for?

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A codon is a set of 3 nitrogen bases that codes for 1 of 20 amino acids.

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Which bases are found in RNA?

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RNA contains the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid called?

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The three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid is called a codon.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where protein synthesis occurs, facilitating the translation of mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is the process of transcription in protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, while tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in mRNA is translated into proteins, determining the sequence of amino acids.

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How many amino acids are coded by a single codon?

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A single codon codes for one amino acid.