Protein Synthesis

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation.

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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The main function of tRNA is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with which base?

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Adenine.

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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 ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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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 are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for Methionine.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a three-base sequence on tRNA that is complementary to a codon on mRNA.