Biology - Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process cells use to make proteins through transcription and translation.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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How many nucleotides make up a codon?

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3

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

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4

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, linking amino acids together to form proteins.

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What is mRNA?

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Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is tRNA?

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Transfer RNA, a type of RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the start codon?

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AUG, which codes for the amino acid methionine and signals the start of translation.