DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the function of RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome to assemble proteins.

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What is the role of rRNA in protein synthesis?

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rRNA is a component of ribosomes and helps facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.

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What is protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis is the cellular process used to make proteins from amino acids.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.