Protein Synthesis

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where mRNA is decoded to form a protein.

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What does DNA hold the code for?

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DNA holds the code for proteins.

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What is the process called that goes from mRNA to a protein?

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The process is called translation.

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Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

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The nitrogen bases determine the traits of an organism.

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What is the process called that goes from DNA to mRNA?

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The process is called transcription.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.