Protein Synthesis

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

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Transcription.

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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, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of sugar?

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DNA contains deoxyribose, while RNA contains ribose.

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What base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by linking amino acids together.

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What is the significance of the order of amino acids in a protein?

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

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Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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In the cytoplasm.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine).