Protein Synthesis Review

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

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adenine

Front

What base in RNA replaces Thymine?

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uracil

Front

If a codon reads 'AGC', what would the anticodon read?

Back

UCG

Front

Proteins are produced by specific genes. True or False?

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True

Front

This codon codes for 'stop'. What is it?

Back

UAA

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

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.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

Front

What is the start codon and what does it code for?

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The start codon is AUG, and it codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.