Nov 18 Protein Synthesis Review

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically messenger RNA (mRNA), which occurs in the nucleus.

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Where does transcription occur?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of converting the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule into a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.

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Where does translation take place?

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Translation takes place in the ribosome.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and they are linked together in a specific sequence to form a protein.

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What is tRNA?

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tRNA, or transfer RNA, is a type of RNA that helps decode mRNA sequences into proteins by bringing the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What happens during the process of transcription?

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During transcription, the DNA sequence of a gene is transcribed to produce mRNA.