Protein Synthesis

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What is the location in the cell for transcription?

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Nucleus

Front

What does DNA hold the code for?

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Protein

Front

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

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CAUCAGU

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What is the process called where mRNA is decoded to form a protein?

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Translation

Front

What process is occurring when ribosomes synthesize proteins?

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Translation

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA to make RNA called?

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Transcription

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What are the three main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription, Translation, and Post-Translational Modification