DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry amino acids to the ribosome

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What are the nitrogen base pairs in RNA?

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A-U and C-G

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What do codons on mRNA code for?

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Amino acids

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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What is the process of transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the process of translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize a protein.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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It signals the beginning of protein synthesis.