Translation

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What is Translation in biology?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the genetic information carried by mRNA.

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What is the role of tRNA in Translation?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes during Translation.

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What is the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA is translated into the sequence of amino acids in proteins.

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What is an amino acid?

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An amino acid is a building block of proteins, consisting of a central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a variable side chain.

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What is the start codon in Translation?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid Methionine and signals the beginning of Translation.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during Translation.

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What is the difference between RNA and DNA?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in Translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the assembly of amino acids into proteins during Translation.

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What is the significance of the five-carbon sugar in RNA?

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The five-carbon sugar in RNA, ribose, is essential for the structure and function of RNA molecules.

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What is a polypeptide chain?

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A polypeptide chain is a sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming a protein.