Protein Synthesis
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9th Grade
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What is protein synthesis?
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The process by which cells generate new proteins based on the instructions encoded in DNA.
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What role does DNA play in protein synthesis?
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DNA contains the genetic instructions that control the production of proteins in the cell.
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What is mRNA and its function in protein synthesis?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
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What is a gene?
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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.
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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are assembled from amino acids based on the sequence of mRNA.
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What are amino acids?
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different types that combine in various sequences to form proteins.
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What is a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.
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