Protein Synthesis

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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Which nitrogenous base is NOT found in RNA?

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Thymine is not found in RNA; it is replaced by uracil.

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What is the mRNA strand that results from the DNA template strand CCTA?

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The mRNA strand is GGAU.

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What is the Central Dogma of molecular biology?

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The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What type of RNA is responsible for carrying genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the mRNA sequence.

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What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps in protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, is double-stranded, and stores genetic information; RNA contains uracil, is single-stranded, and helps in protein synthesis.