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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Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

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Because DNA can't leave the nucleus.

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What does tRNA carry to the ribosome?

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Amino Acids

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

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Nucleotides

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How many codons correspond to one amino acid?

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1

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the site where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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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 enzyme is responsible for synthesizing mRNA during transcription?

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RNA polymerase