Updated 22-23 Combined Protein Synthesis

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

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CAUCAGU

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What is the principle that describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein?

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The Central Dogma

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

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What type of RNA combines with proteins to form ribosomes?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base?

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Nucleotide

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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

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Translation

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.