Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the location in the cell for translation?

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Ribosome

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

Back

Adenine

Front

What enzyme adds new RNA nucleotides to make mRNA?

Back

RNA Polymerase

Front

How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence: ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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4

Front

What is the main function of tRNA?

Back

Bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

Front

What is the process of converting DNA to RNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

Back

AUG (Methionine)

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.