Protein Synthesis

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What occurs during the elongation phase of transcription?

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During the elongation phase of transcription, RNA polymerase bonds and transcribes the DNA template onto mRNA by base pairing.

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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A peptide bond connects amino acids in a protein.

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What type of RNA is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

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Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings the needed amino acids to the ribosome when its anti-codon matches the mRNA codon being read.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a set of 3 nitrogenous bases on mRNA.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA serves as the template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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

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The process of translating mRNA into a protein is called translation.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA into mRNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the significance of the start codon in protein synthesis?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.