Protein Synthesis Exit Ticket

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A base that is present in RNA but NOT in DNA is:

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Uracil

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Which molecule contains Codons?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA)

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AUGCCU is a section of:

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RNA

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The nucleic acid responsible for bringing individual amino acids to the ribosome is:

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Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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A codon typically carries sufficient information to specify a(an):

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single amino acid.

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What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.