DNA-Transcription-Translation

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA provides the information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying information from DNA into RNA.

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What is translation?

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

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a covalent bond that links amino acids together in a protein.

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What is the start codon?

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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into proteins.