Protein Synthesis Flashcard Rreview

Front

Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

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Ribosome

Front

The process to go from DNA to mRNA is _______

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Transcription

Front

The base Uracil is only found in which molecule?

Back

RNA

Front

How many nucleotides make up a codon?

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3

Front

During transcription, this type of ribonucleic acid is responsible for copying the DNA and bringing it out of the nucleus.

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mRNA

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

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.

Front

What is a codon?

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

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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