Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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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 transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA at the ribosome.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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How many codons are there in the genetic code?

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There are 64 possible codons in the genetic code.