Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of Transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). This occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the role of mRNA in Protein Synthesis?

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mRNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins. It carries the code from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during protein synthesis.

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What is Translation in the context of Protein Synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes read the sequence of mRNA codons to assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.

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What is a polypeptide?

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A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, which folds into a functional protein.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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What is a stop codon?

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A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet within mRNA that signals the termination of translation, indicating that the protein synthesis is complete.

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How many amino acids are coded by one codon?

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One codon codes for one amino acid.

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What is the function of ribosomes in Protein Synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins by linking amino acids together.

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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.