Protein Synthesis and DNA replication

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Where is DNA located?

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In the cell nucleus.

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a codon in mRNA.

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Which mRNA codon pairs with the tRNA anticodon UAC?

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AUG.

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Given the DNA sequence TAC CCG CCT GCT, what is the resulting mRNA?

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AUG GGC GGA CGA.

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Why is DNA considered semi-conservative?

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Each new DNA molecule contains one original strand and one new strand.

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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 tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process of transcription?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where mRNA is translated into protein.