DNA, RNA Protein Synthesis

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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In DNA, Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) and Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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

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How does the genetic code determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The sequence of codons in mRNA determines the order of amino acids in a protein.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil instead of Thymine.

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What is gene expression?

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Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, usually a protein.