Protein synthesis

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

Front

What is a codon?

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A three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid.

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What is the process of copying DNA to mRNA called?

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Transcription

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During which process does mRNA play a crucial role?

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Transcription

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What type of bond forms between amino acids to create a protein?

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Peptide Bonds

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of rRNA in protein synthesis?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) makes up the ribosome and helps facilitate the translation process.

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What is the term for the entire process of protein synthesis?

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Gene expression.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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