Protein Synthesis Practice

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

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Translation

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What primarily determines the function of most proteins?

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The type and order of amino acids

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What dictates the shape of a protein?

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The position of all amino acids in the chain

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What is the correct order of processes to make a protein?

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DNA, RNA, Protein

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What is a triplet of mRNA bases called?

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Codon

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three bases on tRNA that pairs with a corresponding codon on mRNA.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA are translated into amino acids.