DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of AUG in protein synthesis?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the ribosome to begin translation.

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What type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to the coded mRNA sequence.

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What are the similarities between DNA polymerase and RNA polymerase?

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Both are enzymes involved in synthesizing nucleic acids, can be found in the cell nucleus, and are essential for DNA and RNA replication.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the function of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a structural component of the ribosome and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

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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 process of translation?

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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 genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into proteins.