Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of synthesizing mRNA from DNA called?

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Transcription

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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Nucleus

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What is the start codon for translation?

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AUG

Front

Why is the order of amino acids in a protein important?

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It determines the protein's structure and function.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What enzyme is responsible for synthesizing mRNA during transcription?

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RNA polymerase

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What happens to mRNA after it is synthesized?

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It is processed and then transported out of the nucleus to the ribosome for translation.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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