Translation

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What is Translation in biology?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the genetic information carried by mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What is the end product of translation?

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The end product of translation is a protein.

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What is the first step in protein synthesis?

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The first step in protein synthesis is transcription, where DNA is transcribed to mRNA.

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What is the sequence of events in protein synthesis?

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The sequence of events is: Transcription -> Translation -> Protein Synthesis.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.

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What is a stop codon?

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A stop codon is a codon that signals the termination of translation, indicating that the protein synthesis is complete.