DNA and Protein Synthesis Flashcard

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What is the complementary mRNA for the DNA sequence AATCGCTAC?

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UUAGCGAUG

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What is the first part of protein synthesis called?

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Transcription

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What is the complementary mRNA for the DNA sequence GACCATTAT?

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CUGGUAAUA

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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In DNA, which base pairs with guanine (G)?

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Cytosine (C)

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What are the two main processes of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation

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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 transcription?

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

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is the sugar-phosphate backbone?

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The sugar-phosphate backbone is the structural framework of nucleic acids, consisting of alternating sugar and phosphate groups.