Protein Synthesis

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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The main function of tRNA is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is a polypeptide?

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A polypeptide is a sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds.

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What are the monomers of DNA?

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The monomers of DNA are nucleotides.

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What does tRNA carry to the ribosome?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome.

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUU?

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The codon UUU is translated into the amino acid Phenylalanine.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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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 translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes read mRNA and assemble amino acids into a polypeptide.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for Methionine.