23 Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the process of converting DNA to mRNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the process of synthesizing a protein from mRNA called?

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Translation

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What type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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What does the codon UUA code for in terms of amino acids?

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Leucine

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes serve as the site where mRNA is translated into a protein.

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What is the function 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 are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the significance of the start codon AUG?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for the amino acid methionine.

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What is the role of the anticodon in tRNA?

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The anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with the corresponding codon in mRNA.