BIO: Translation

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of codons in mRNA?
Back
Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify which amino acid will be added during protein synthesis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What amino acid does the codon AUG code for?
Back
Methionine.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many nucleotides are in one codon?
Back
Three nucleotides.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of the ribosome in translation?
Back
The ribosome is the organelle where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If an mRNA sequence has 171 nucleotides, how many amino acids does it code for?
Back
57 amino acids.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the start codon and its significance?
Back
The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of translation and codes for Methionine.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?
Back
mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).
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