Florida Biology EOC Review DNA,RNA , Protein Synthesis

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What is the tRNA anticodon for the mRNA codon CAG?

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The tRNA anticodon for the mRNA codon CAG is GUC.

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What is the process by which the genetic code of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA?

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The process is called transcription.

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What enzyme is responsible for creating telomeres added to the ends of DNA?

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The enzyme is Telomerase.

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?

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The enzyme is DNA Polymerase.

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What molecule brings the amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

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The molecule is tRNA.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

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rRNA forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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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 significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.