Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells make proteins using DNA as a template.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is DNA?

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A molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What is RNA?

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A molecule that helps in the synthesis of proteins by carrying instructions from DNA.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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How many amino acids are coded by the DNA sequence ATCAGCGCTGGC?

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4.

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What role does DNA play in protein synthesis?

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DNA controls the production of protein in the cell.

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What happens if an extra base is inserted into a DNA sequence?

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It can cause the codons to be incorrect for the desired protein.

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What are nucleic acids?

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Organic compounds made of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What is the template for RNA production?

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DNA.