Protein Synthesis

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What is rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a form of RNA that makes up a ribosome.

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What are the monomers (subunits) of proteins?

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The monomers (subunits) of proteins are amino acids.

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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

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What determines the function of a protein?

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The function of a protein is primarily determined by its structure, which is based on the biochemical properties of amino acids.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the ribosome?

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The ribosome is the cellular machinery that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information encoded in mRNA.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.