Unit 4 Protein

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What is the process of converting DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the process of assembling amino acids into proteins at the ribosome?

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Translation

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of rRNA and proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies an amino acid.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine).