DNA and Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the complementary mRNA strand for ATG-GCC-ATA?

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UAC-CGG-UAU

Front

A specific section of DNA that codes for a trait is called a _______.

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gene

Front

DNA is made up of _______.

Back

nucleotides

Front

Transcription is ______ to _______.

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DNA to mRNA

Front

The mRNA codon, CCG will produce _______.

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proline

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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