Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is responsible for copying the DNA and carrying the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the process called where mRNA is translated into an amino acid chain?

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Translation is the process where mRNA is read by ribosomes to synthesize a chain of amino acids, forming a protein.

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

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In RNA, uracil pairs with adenine.

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What is the Central Dogma of molecular biology?

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The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is the mRNA strand that results from the DNA template strand CCTA?

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The mRNA strand that results from the DNA template strand CCTA is GGAU.

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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 mRNA.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by linking amino acids together.

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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 mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains the genetic blueprint with deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.