Protein Synthesis (Gene Expression)

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What is the main function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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Where does transcription occur in the cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus.

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What determines the shape of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids determines the shape of a protein.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where mRNA is translated into a protein.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA and RNA are translated into amino acids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.