Protein Synthesis flashcard

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What is the first step of protein synthesis?

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Transcription

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What is the second step of protein synthesis?

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Translation

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What type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

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What type of RNA carries an anticodon?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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How many nucleotides are in a codon?

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3

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What is the process of making proteins on the ribosome called?

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Translation

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What is the site of translation in the cell?

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Ribosome, which contains rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on mRNA.

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What is the role of rRNA in protein synthesis?

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rRNA makes up the ribosome and helps facilitate the translation process.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that corresponds to a specific amino acid.