DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What happens during the process of translation?

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mRNA attaches to tRNA and makes protein.

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What are the monomers that make up DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is produced during translation?

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Protein from RNA.

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What are the components of the backbone of DNA and RNA molecules?

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Alternating phosphates and sugars.

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In RNA, which nitrogen base replaces thymine found in DNA?

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Uracil (U) replaces Thymine (T).

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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 tRNA in translation?

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

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

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What is the significance of the sugar-phosphate backbone in nucleic acids?

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It provides structural support and stability to the DNA and RNA molecules.