Protein Synthesis

Front

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

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Translation

Front

What is a polypeptide?

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A polypeptide is a sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds.

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon AGG?

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Arginine

Front

Translate the RNA sequence AUGCAAUGA.

Back

Met-Glu-Stop

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with which base?

Back

Adenine

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

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

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, is double-stranded, and stores genetic information; RNA contains uracil, is single-stranded, and helps in protein synthesis.