Protein Synthesis 18

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What are codons?

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

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of RNA Polymerase?

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RNA Polymerase is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template during the process of transcription.

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Which bases are found in RNA?

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RNA contains adenine, guanine, uracil, and cytosine.

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins by reading the sequence of codons in mRNA.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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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.