Protein Synthesis

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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Which molecule is responsible for copying and carrying the genetic code?

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RNA is responsible for copying and carrying the genetic code.

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Which nitrogenous base is NOT found in RNA?

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Thymine is NOT found in RNA.

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What is the sequence of the mRNA strand that matches the DNA strand GTACAT?

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The mRNA strand is CAUGUA.

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What is the three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid called?

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It is called a codon.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

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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.