Translation

Front

What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein sequence called?

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Translation

Front

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUG CCA GUA UGA?

Back

Met-Pro-Val-Stop

Front

Which phrase best describes translation?

Back

Converts mRNA into a protein.

Front

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

What would be the tRNA anticodon for the DNA triplet CAT?

Back

GUA

Front

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

Back

Ribosomes facilitate the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.

Front

What is the start codon in mRNA?

Back

AUG (codes for Methionine).

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Back

Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is an amino acid?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.