Protein Synthesis Practice

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What is the process of transcription in protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process by which the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). This occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the complementary mRNA strand for the DNA sequence TTACCGATACAT?

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The complementary mRNA strand is AAUGGUAUGUA.

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What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?

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A DNA nucleotide is made up of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).

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What type of RNA is produced during transcription?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) is produced during transcription.

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Where does transcription occur in the cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil instead of thymine.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA serves as a template for the synthesis of proteins by carrying the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes.

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What is the significance of the template strand of DNA during transcription?

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The template strand of DNA serves as the guide for RNA polymerase to synthesize a complementary mRNA strand.

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

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RNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes mRNA from the DNA template during transcription.