RNA and Protein Synthesis RETAKE

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What are the bases for RNA?

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Adenine, uracil, guanine, and cytosine.

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Where does transcription take place in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What organelle does mRNA attach to for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome.

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA sequence ATA CGA GGA TTT?

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UAU GCU CCU AAA.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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Provides information from DNA to ribosomes.

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They are the sites where mRNA is translated into proteins.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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What does tRNA do during translation?

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Transfers amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for methionine).