What is protein synthesis?
Protein Synthesis

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.
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Where does protein folding occur?
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In the endoplasmic reticulum.
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?
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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.
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What is rRNA and its function?
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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a type of RNA that makes up the structure of ribosomes, essential for protein synthesis.
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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
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What is tRNA and its function?
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Transfer RNA (tRNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.
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What are amino acids?
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The building blocks of proteins, which link together in specific sequences to form proteins.
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