Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the organelles where protein synthesis occurs.

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In which part of the cell does transcription take place?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus.

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

Front

How do you transcribe the DNA sequence TACGTTACT into mRNA?

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The transcribed mRNA sequence is AUGCAAUGA.

Front

How many nucleotides are required to code for one amino acid?

Back

Three nucleotides are required to code for one amino acid.

Front

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.

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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The process is called translation.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

Front

What is the significance of the start codon in translation?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.