Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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4

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is the principle that describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein?

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The Central Dogma.

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What does tRNA do in protein synthesis?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the significance of the start codon AUG?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of protein synthesis.