Protein Synthesis 1

Front

What type of RNA carries the DNA message out of the nucleus to the ribosomes?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) is responsible for carrying the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Front

What is one characteristic that is true about both DNA and RNA?

Back

Both DNA and RNA contain nucleotides, which are the building blocks of these nucleic acids.

Front

What is the three base sequence of tRNA that when correctly paired to mRNA determines the amino acid?

Back

Anticodon is the three base sequence on tRNA that pairs with the codon on mRNA to specify an amino acid.

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

Back

In RNA, Uracil pairs with Adenine.

Front

The process to go from DNA to mRNA is ______.

Back

Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA) brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

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

Front

What is a codon?

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