Protein Synthesis Flashcard (STAAR and Short)

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Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Translation occurs in the ribosome and cytoplasm.

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What is the first amino acid coded from a DNA strand during transcription?

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The first amino acid coded is Methionine (Met).

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How many nucleotides make up a codon?

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A codon is made up of 3 nucleotides.

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Transcribe the DNA sequence AUG CGC TCT into RNA.

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The RNA sequence is UAC GCG AGA.

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What is the relationship between mRNA and the DNA template strand during transcription?

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The mRNA strand is complementary to the DNA template strand, with Uracil pairing with Adenine instead of Thymine.

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What is the role 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 process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the significance of codons in protein synthesis?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides 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 contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.