Transcription and Translation

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What does tRNA do?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.

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What is the relationship between codons and anticodons?

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The anticodon contains a sequence complementary to the codon.

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How many amino acids are coded by the DNA sequence ATCAGCGCTGGC?

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4 amino acids.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for an amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes facilitate the decoding of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

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What is the purpose of protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis is the process of creating proteins from amino acids based on genetic instructions.