Protein Synthesis
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a codon?
Back
A codon is a three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
Back
Leucine.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?
Back
Translation.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main function of tRNA?
Back
The main function of tRNA is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In RNA, Uracil pairs with which base?
Back
Adenine.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
Back
mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is transcription?
Back
Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.
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