Biology - Protein Synthesis

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What are the four RNA bases?

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A (adenine), U (uracil), C (cytosine), G (guanine)

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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Which RNA base pairs with adenine?

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Uracil (U) pairs with adenine (A) in RNA.

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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 for protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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

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What amino acid is represented by the codon AUG?

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Methionine (Met) is represented by the codon AUG.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine (T), while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil (U).

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What is the function 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 significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the end product of transcription?

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The end product of transcription is messenger RNA (mRNA).