2021-ALL THINGS DNA AND PROTEINS

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
2.
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?
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The three main types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).
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What is the process of transcription?
Back
Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process of translation?
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Translation is the process of converting the sequence of mRNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an amino acid?
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An amino acid is a building block of proteins, consisting of an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many codons are needed to code for one amino acid?
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One codon, which consists of three nucleotides, codes for one amino acid.
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