Protein Synthesis

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA)

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Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What base does Uracil pair with in RNA?

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Adenine

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What is the function of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) helps to form the structure of the ribosome and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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Where does mRNA synthesis occur in the cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is a codon?

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

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.