Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA serves as the template for the synthesis of mRNA.

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What does AUG signify in mRNA?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of translation.

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What amino acid does the codon UUU code for?

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Phenylalanine.

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Translate the RNA sequence AUGCAAUGA.

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Met-Glu-Stop.

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What amino acid does the codon AGG code for?

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Arginine.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the significance of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the cellular machinery that facilitates the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.