DNA to Protein Study Guide (Unit 7)

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

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What is the leading strand in DNA replication?

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The leading strand is the DNA strand that is synthesized continuously during DNA replication.

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What is the initial chain of monomers in a protein called?

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Polypeptide

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What term describes the nature of DNA replication where old strands are reused?

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Semi-Conservative

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What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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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 is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

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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 the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.