From DNA to Protein

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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 sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the correct sequence of events in protein synthesis?

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The correct order is DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) forms part of the ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is single-stranded.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes use mRNA to assemble amino acids into a protein.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.