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2021-ALL THINGS DNA AND PROTEINS

2021-ALL THINGS DNA AND PROTEINS

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

Back

The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

Back

The three main types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of transcription?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process of translation?

Back

Translation is the process of converting the sequence of mRNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an amino acid?

Back

An amino acid is a building block of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many codons are needed to code for one amino acid?

Back

One codon, which consists of three nucleotides, codes for one amino acid.

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