Proteins: Transcription, Translation, DNA, RNA

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What is the start codon and what does it code for?

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The start codon is AUG, and it codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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What are polypeptides?

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Polypeptides are chains of amino acids that make up proteins.

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Where is protein made in the cell?

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Proteins are made in the ribosome.

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What is the role of mRNA in transcription?

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mRNA copies the DNA and brings it out of the nucleus.

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What makes up the backbone of DNA or RNA?

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The backbone of DNA or RNA consists of a sugar and a phosphate group.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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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 create proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.