Protein Synthesis

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

Front

What is the location in the cell for translation?

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Ribosome in cytoplasm

Front

What is the main function of tRNA?

Back

To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

Front

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

Back

CAUCAGU

Front

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

Back

Nitrogen Bases

Front

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

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Translation

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

Front

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.