RNA/Central Dogma

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Can more than one codon code for the same type of amino acid?

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Yes, multiple codons can code for the same amino acid due to the redundancy in the genetic code.

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When reading the codon chart, which molecule do you reference?

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mRNA is referenced when reading the codon chart.

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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DNA has a ______ strand; RNA has a ______ strand.

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DNA has a double strand; RNA has a single strand.

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What is the start codon?

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The start codon is AUG.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.