DNA & PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

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

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tRNA (transfer RNA), mRNA (messenger RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen Base

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What is the process called that produces mRNA from DNA?

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Transcription

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Why are proteins essential for living organisms?

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Proteins are essential because everything is made of or by them.

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What is the process called when DNA is copied to create an identical copy?

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Replication

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to the coded mRNA sequence.

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What is the role of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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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.