BIO: Translation

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What is the function of codons in mRNA?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify which amino acid will be added during protein synthesis.

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What amino acid does the codon AUG code for?

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Methionine.

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How many nucleotides are in one codon?

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Three nucleotides.

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What is the role of the ribosome in translation?

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The ribosome is the organelle where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.

Front

If an mRNA sequence has 171 nucleotides, how many amino acids does it code for?

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57 amino acids.

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What is the start codon and its significance?

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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of translation and codes for Methionine.

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What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information encoded in mRNA.

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What is the relationship between codons and amino acids?

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Each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

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Where does mRNA travel after leaving the nucleus?

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mRNA travels to the ribosome.