Amoeba Sisters Protein Synthesis (Updated)

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What indicates the end of protein synthesis in the translation process?

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A stop codon is reached.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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It transfers messages from DNA to the ribosome.

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What determines your traits in DNA structure?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What role does tRNA play in translation?

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It carries amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is the monomer (building block) of a protein?

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Amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

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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 are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify an amino acid.

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What is the role of amino acids in protein synthesis?

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Amino acids are the building blocks that are linked together to form proteins.

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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.