protein synthesis flashcard

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What is the process in which mRNA is synthesized?

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Transcription

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True or False: mRNA contains anticodons and tRNA contains codons.

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False

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Which organelle contains rRNA and reads the mRNA to synthesize a protein?

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Ribosome

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How many nucleotides code for 1 amino acid?

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3

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What is the sequence of the mRNA strand that matches the DNA strand GTACAT?

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CAUGUA

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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 for protein synthesis.

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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.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What is rRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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rRNA is ribosomal RNA that forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.