Protein Synthesis

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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Where does mRNA go after it leaves the nucleus?

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The mRNA goes to the ribosome to make proteins.

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What is the flow of genetic information?

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The flow of genetic information is DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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Where are proteins assembled in a cell?

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Proteins are assembled in the ribosome.

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What bases are found in RNA?

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RNA contains the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are assembled from amino acids.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to assemble amino acids into a protein.