Amoeba Sisters: Protein Synthesis Video

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What major role do proteins play in the body?

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Proteins provide structural support, transport substances, and facilitate enzymatic activities.

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What molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three RNA bases that codes for an amino acid.

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Which amino acid does the codon AUG code for?

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The codon AUG codes for Methionine.

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What is the term used to describe the process of making proteins?

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The process of making proteins is called Protein Synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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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 ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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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.