DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching its anticodon with the codon on mRNA.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose is the five-carbon sugar found in DNA.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA, which occurs in the nucleus.

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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A peptide bond connects amino acids in a protein.

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.