Translation

Translation

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

Back

The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is translation in the context of molecular biology?

Back

Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information encoded in mRNA.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does mRNA play in translation?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

Back

tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons in the mRNA.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are anticodons?

Back

Anticodons are sequences of three nucleotides in tRNA that are complementary to the codons in mRNA.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of bond forms between amino acids during translation?

Back

Peptide bonds (covalent) form between amino acids during translation.

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