Protein Synthesis DOL

Front

What is the flow of genetic information in cells?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

Front

What is the process called that converts mRNA into a protein?

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Translation

Front

What determines the information coded in a DNA molecule?

Back

The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

Front

In which process is mRNA synthesized?

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Transcription

Front

What is a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid called?

Back

Codon

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Front

What is transcription?

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The process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.