Translation

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What is translation in the context of biology?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the genetic information carried by mRNA.

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What type of bonds are formed during translation?

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Peptide bonds (covalent) are formed between amino acids during translation.

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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 is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons in mRNA.

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What is an anticodon?

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

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How does the tRNA anticodon pair with the mRNA codon?

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The tRNA anticodon pairs with the mRNA codon through complementary base pairing.

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What amino acid does the codon CAU code for?

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The codon CAU codes for the amino acid Histidine.

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What is the start codon and its significance?

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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of translation and codes for Methionine.

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What happens during the elongation phase of translation?

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During elongation, amino acids are added one by one to the growing polypeptide chain.