Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the triplet of bases on the end of a tRNA molecule called?

Back

Anticodon

Front

What is a group of 3 nucleotides located on the mRNA called?

Back

Codon

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA involved in protein synthesis: rRNA, tRNA, mRNA, or dRNA?

Back

dRNA

Front

What is the blue/gray structure that carries genetic information?

Back

DNA

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on the mRNA.

Front

What is rRNA and what role does it play in protein synthesis?

Back

rRNA is ribosomal RNA that forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

Front

Define protein synthesis.

Back

Protein synthesis is the process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions carried by mRNA.

Front

What is the significance of the start codon in translation?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.