protein synthesis

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What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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Which organelle is responsible for reading mRNA and synthesizing proteins?

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Ribosome

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What is the process called where mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

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Transcription

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True or False: tRNA contains anticodons that pair with codons on mRNA.

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True

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What are the three main stages of translation?

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Initiation, Elongation, Termination

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What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

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rRNA forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that specifies an amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA that pairs with a corresponding codon on mRNA.

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What is the significance of the start codon in translation?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis.