Protein Synthesis

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

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Translation

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome to assemble a protein.

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What determines the shape and function of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids.

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What bonds together to form a protein?

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Amino acids bond together through peptide bonds.

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What is the process of copying DNA into mRNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are assembled from amino acids.

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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 ribosome.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?

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Peptide bonds.

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What is the significance of the genetic code in protein synthesis?

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The genetic code determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein.