Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the synthesis of proteins and cannot leave the nucleus.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus.

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What is mRNA and what is its function?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are codons and where are they found?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify an amino acid.

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What are anti-codons and what is their function?

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Anti-codons are sequences of three nucleotides in tRNA that pair with codons in mRNA to ensure the correct amino acid is added.

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Why is the order of amino acids in a protein important?

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The order of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.