DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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

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What are the four bases of RNA?

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

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How many bases are in a codon?

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Three bases.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.