What is a codon?
Protein Synthesis Flashcard (STAAR and Short)

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many nucleotides make up a codon?
Back
3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of protein synthesis?
Back
The purpose of protein synthesis is to translate the genetic code into a specific sequence of amino acids, forming proteins.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?
Back
mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it is translated into a protein.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of nitrogenous bases?
Back
In DNA, the nitrogenous base Thymine (T) is present, while in RNA, Uracil (U) replaces Thymine.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?
Back
Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA, where the DNA sequence is transcribed into a complementary RNA sequence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?
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Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a protein.
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