Protein Synthesis

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What determines the amino acid sequence in proteins?

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The sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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What is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into an amino acid chain called?

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Translation.

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How many different amino acids can be part of a protein?

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20.

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What does the codon UGA represent?

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Stop codon.

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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 ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG, which codes for Methionine.