Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template called?

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Transcription

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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 does the RNA sequence AUGCAAUGA translate to in terms of amino acids?

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Met-Glu-Stop

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Where can you find an anticodon?

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On tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules.

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What signal indicates the start of translation in mRNA?

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The codon AUG.

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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.

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What is the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome based on the codon sequence.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies an amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes 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 synthesis of proteins from mRNA.