Protein Synthesis

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

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adenine

Front

Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Transcribe the following DNA strand: CTG AAT

Back

GAC UUA

Front

Contains the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine and guanine

Back

RNA

Front

DNA holds the code for making

Back

proteins

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

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

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.