DNA Transcription and Translation

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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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What is the main function of tRNA?

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The main function of tRNA (transfer RNA) is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes during protein synthesis.

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What do amino acids form when they bond together?

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Amino acids bond together to form proteins.

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How is the DNA sequence GCTATA transcribed to mRNA?

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The DNA sequence GCTATA is transcribed to mRNA as CGAUAU.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the genetic code of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA, while translation is the process of converting RNA into a protein.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a chemical bond that links amino acids together in a protein.