Protein Synthesis

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

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Translation

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Where does the process of transcription occur in a cell?

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Nucleus

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How can muscle cells and nerve cells have the same DNA but perform different functions?

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The proteins expressed in each cell are different.

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What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Front

What would be the consequence of not having start codons in protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis wouldn't occur.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What are codons and why are they important?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify which amino acid will be added during protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA and RNA are translated into proteins.