Protein Synthesis

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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Nucleus

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How many nucleotides are needed to code for one amino acid?

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3

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Does the sequence of amino acids in a protein affect its function?

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Yes!

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Why must transcription occur in the nucleus?

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Because DNA can't leave the nucleus.

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What is the process of creating a protein from mRNA called?

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Translation

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What type of bond forms between amino acids?

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Peptide Bonds

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the site of translation where proteins are synthesized.

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What is mRNA?

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Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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Transfer RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.