Protein Synthesis Review Questions

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where mRNA is decoded to form a protein.

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What is the process of creating mRNA from DNA called?

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The process to go from DNA to mRNA is called transcription.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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What is transcription in protein synthesis?

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

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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, where proteins are synthesized.

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What happens during translation?

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During translation, the ribosome reads the mRNA sequence and assembles amino acids into a polypeptide chain.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the synthesis of mRNA from DNA, while translation is the decoding of mRNA to form a protein.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a three-base sequence on tRNA that is complementary to a codon on mRNA.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is translated into amino acids.