Protein Synthesis Practice

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Why is folding so important in proteins?

Back

It gives them a unique, functional shape.

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What are polypeptides?

Back

Chains of amino acids.

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Where does Translation occur?

Back

Ribosomes.

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Two proteins in the same cell perform different functions. This is because the two proteins are composed of:

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Chains folded differently and a different sequence of amino acids.

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Chains of amino acids fold into ______________.

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Proteins.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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They are the site where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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