Protein synthesis

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How many nucleotides code for 1 amino acid?

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3 nucleotides code for 1 amino acid.

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What is the location in the cell for translation?

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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm.

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The process to go from mRNA to a protein is called ____

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Translation.

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In what process is mRNA synthesized?

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mRNA is synthesized during transcription.

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Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

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Proteins are made in the ribosome.

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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 transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the synthesis of mRNA from DNA, while translation is the synthesis of proteins from mRNA.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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