Protein Synthesis Review

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What are the complementary bases in DNA according to the base-pair rule?

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A pairs with T, and C pairs with G.

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What is the codon for Leucine?

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UUA

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What component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

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Sequence of Nitrogen Bases.

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What is the process of Transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the process of Translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to build a protein.

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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.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA delivers amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the role of amino acids in protein synthesis?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can affect protein synthesis.