Translation

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What is translation in the context of molecular biology?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA) instructions at the ribosome.

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What organelle does mRNA travel to after leaving the nucleus?

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Ribosome.

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Where are anti-codons located?

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tRNA.

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What is the role of tRNA during translation?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome and matches its anticodon with the corresponding codon on the mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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

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What does the codon UAA signify?

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UAA is a stop codon that signals the termination of protein synthesis.

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What is the relationship between codons and amino acids?

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Each codon on mRNA corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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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 difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA that is complementary to a codon on mRNA.