Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription and translation.

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Where does transcription occur?

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In the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for synthesizing proteins.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is tRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon on mRNA.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What are nucleotides?

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The monomers that make up DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.