Protein Synthesis Review

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Why must transcription occur in the nucleus?

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Because DNA can't leave the nucleus.

Front

The mRNA leaves the ________ to find the ribosome to make proteins.

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Nucleus.

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon CCC?

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Proline.

Front

A string of nucleotides that contain the information to make a specific protein is called a ________.

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Gene.

Front

In what process is mRNA synthesized?

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Transcription.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

Define 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 the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.