Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the triplet of bases on the end of a tRNA molecule called?

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Anticodon

Front

What is the principle that describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein?

Back

The Central Dogma

Front

Which type of RNA is responsible for copying DNA and bringing it out of the nucleus during transcription?

Back

mRNA

Front

Where does the process of transcription occur in the cell?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Where does the translation of mRNA into amino acids take place in the cell?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites where mRNA is translated into proteins.

Front

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

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Translation

Front

What is the process of copying DNA into mRNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids