Protein Synthesis

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MET is known as the __________ codon.

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start

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What creates mRNA from DNA?

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Enzyme (RNA polymerase)

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How many codons equal 1 amino acid?

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1

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What is the role of DNA?

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Store and transmit genetic information for the cell.

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

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adenine

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What is the process of converting DNA to mRNA called?

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Transcription

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They are the site where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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