NC EOC Review: Protein Synthesis

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What is the main function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for translation.

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What are the two main steps of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What are the building blocks of RNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What does each mRNA codon code for?

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A specific amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA to mRNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA and RNA are translated into proteins.