Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

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Where do cells get the information to make proteins?

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Cells get the information to make proteins from DNA.

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What does DNA hold the code for making?

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DNA holds the code for making proteins.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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True or False: All of your body cells contain the same genes.

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True.

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What determines the code of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases determines the code of a DNA molecule.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are made.

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What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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The three main types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes create proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.