DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis Review

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What kind of sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose Sugar

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What brings amino acids to the ribosome?

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

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Where are anticodons found?

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Anticodons are found on tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules.

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What is the step of protein synthesis in which RNA is changed into an amino acid?

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Translation is the process where the sequence of mRNA is translated into a sequence of amino acids.

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Where does transcription occur?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication is the process of copying the DNA molecule.

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What is the role of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps facilitate the translation process.