DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis

Front

What sugar is found in RNA?

Back

Ribose

Front

What are the groups of three bases that tRNA reads from mRNA called?

Back

Codons

Front

What sequence signals the Ribosome to START protein synthesis?

Back

AUG

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

Where does transcription occur in a cell?

Back

In the nucleus

Front

What is the primary function of mRNA?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome and match them to the codons on mRNA.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids