Protein Synthesis

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

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adenine

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The main function of tRNA is to...

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bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is the three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid?

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Codon

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DNA holds the code for

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protein.

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Translation is the process where

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mRNA is decoded to form a protein.

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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 ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process of creating mRNA from DNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is an anticodon?

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A three-base sequence on tRNA that is complementary to a codon on mRNA.