Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of converting DNA to mRNA called?

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Transcription

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What sequence on mRNA signals the start of translation?

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AUG

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

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One codon.

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Why must transcription occur in the nucleus?

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Because DNA cannot leave the nucleus.

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

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Translation.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into a protein.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides are translated into amino acids.