Protein Synthesis Flashcard (STAAR and Short)

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Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm.

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Where does transcription take place in eukaryotic cells?

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Transcription takes place in the nucleus.

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What is the purpose of translation in protein synthesis?

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The purpose of translation is to translate the genetic code into a specific sequence of amino acids.

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Given the DNA template strand 3' TCC AAT GGC TTA TTT GCA, what is the correct amino acid chain produced?

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The correct amino acid chain is Arginine - Leucine - Proline - Asparagine - Lysine - Arginine.

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How does the mRNA strand relate to the DNA template strand during transcription?

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The mRNA strand is complementary to the DNA template strand, with Uracil pairing with Adenine instead of Thymine.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three main stages of protein synthesis?

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The three main stages of protein synthesis are transcription, translation, and post-translational modification.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.