Protein Synthesis

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Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?

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Nucleus

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Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

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because DNA can't leave

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How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

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3

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Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

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Ribosome

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How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

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1

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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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.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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

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Translation

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that corresponds to a specific amino acid.