Protein Synthesis

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What is Protein Synthesis?

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The process in which cells follow a series of steps to create proteins.

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What is Transcription?

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The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is Translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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Where does Translation occur?

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In the ribosome.

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Where does Transcription occur?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the start codon in mRNA?

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AUG, which codes for Methionine.

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What is a codon?

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

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What is DNA?

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The blueprint of an organism, containing genetic information.