Unit 5: DNA and Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the process in which DNA copies itself before a cell divides?

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Replication

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Where is the codon located?

Back

mRNA

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What does DNA code for?

Back

Proteins

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What is the result of DNA replication?

Back

Each DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand.

Front

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

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What is transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the role of tRNA?

Back

To transport amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.