SC.912.L.16.3 - Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What are the base pairing rules for RNA?

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In RNA, adenine (A) pairs with uracil (U), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Where is DNA located in a cell?

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DNA is primarily located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings individual amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds join nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the main components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the double helix structure?

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The double helix is the shape of DNA, consisting of two strands twisted around each other.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.