Protein Synthesis

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What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?

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A DNA nucleotide is made up of a phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).

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What process synthesizes mRNA?

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Transcription is the process in which mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template.

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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How many nucleotides are needed to code for one amino acid?

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Three nucleotides are needed to code for one amino acid.

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On which molecule can an anticodon be found?

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An anticodon can be found on tRNA (transfer RNA).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, 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 on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.