Protein Synthesis

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What is the process in which mRNA is synthesized?

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Transcription

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Where does transcription occur in the cell?

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Nucleus

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How many base pairs are needed to chain together 3 amino acids?

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9

Front

What bonds together to form a protein?

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Amino Acids

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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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.

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What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a chemical bond that links amino acids together to form proteins.