EOC Review Warmup - Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What does a codon represent in the genetic code?

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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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How many nucleotides are in a codon?

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A codon is made up of three nucleotides.

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Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Translation occurs in the ribosome.

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What is the role of rRNA in protein synthesis?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of the ribosome and helps facilitate the translation of mRNA into protein.

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What is a codon chart used for?

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A codon chart is used to determine the amino acid sequence from mRNA codons.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different amino acids that can be combined in various sequences.