DNA & Protein Synthesis

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

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Translation

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What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose

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What type of bonds hold the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen Bonds

Front

What is the result of DNA replication?

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

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA called?

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Nucleotides

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

Front

What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made of two strands of nucleotides.