Protein Synthesis

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What is a Stop Codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that signals the end of protein synthesis.

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What is a Codon?

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A unit of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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What does Synthesis refer to in biology?

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The process of assembling new molecules, especially polymers.

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What are the Base Pairing Rules for Transcription?

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A pairs with U, C pairs with G, and T pairs with A.

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What is Protein Synthesis?

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The process of assembling proteins based on the instructions from DNA.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to the codons in mRNA.

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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.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, reading mRNA and assembling amino acids.

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What is the significance of the Start Codon?

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The Start Codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for the amino acid methionine.

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What is the process of Transcription?

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