Translation

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What is the process of 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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How many nucleotides are needed to code for one amino acid?

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Three nucleotides (a codon) are needed to code for one amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA in translation?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the codons on the mRNA.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose is the sugar found in DNA.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the start codon in mRNA?

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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 is a stop codon?

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A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet within mRNA that signals the termination of translation.

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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain (protein).