Protein Synthesis

Front

A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a ______________ bond.

Back

amino acids; peptide

Front

How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

Back

1

Front

Which of the following is a codon?

Back

AUG

Front

On which molecule can an anticodon be found?

Back

tRNA

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

Back

adenine

Front

What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To transport amino acids to the ribosome and match them to the codons in mRNA.

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

Front

What is the process of transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.