Protein Synthesis Vocabulary

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is a special type of bond that forms between two amino acids, linking them together in a protein.

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What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?

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Transfer RNA (tRNA) transfers and brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.

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Where does protein synthesis occur?

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Protein synthesis occurs at the ribosome.

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What is an anti-codon?

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An anti-codon is a set of three nucleotides in a tRNA molecule that binds to a complementary mRNA codon during translation.

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What is messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries copies of DNA's genetic material from the nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

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What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of ribosomes and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

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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 RNA.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific 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.