Protein Synthesis

Front

Where in the cell does transcription occur?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA?

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Met-Pro-Val

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

Front

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

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Nitrogen Bases

Front

DNA is the template for what?

Back

mRNA

Front

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.

Front

What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation.