Protein Synthesis Practice

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of making mRNA from a DNA template, which occurs in the nucleus.

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What is the relationship between amino acids and proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What forms a protein when bonded together?

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Amino acids bond together to form a protein.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of making amino acids from an mRNA template, which occurs in the ribosome.

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How do you use a codon chart?

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A codon chart is used to translate mRNA sequences into amino acids.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are peptide bonds?

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Peptide bonds are the chemical bonds that link amino acids together to form proteins.

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Where does transcription occur?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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Where does translation occur?

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Translation occurs in the ribosome.

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What is the start codon?

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