DNA, Genetic Code, and Protein Synthesis Vocab Flashcard

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What is the purpose of translation?

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To make new proteins.

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Which cell organelle directs Protein Synthesis?

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Ribosomes.

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Why can genes be transferred between organisms?

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They use the same genetic code.

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DNA carries the instructions for making what?

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Proteins.

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA?

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A, T, G, C.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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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 ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins.

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What is transcription?

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