DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome, where they are added to the growing polypeptide chain according to the sequence of codons in mRNA.

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine pairs with Adenine in DNA.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is structured as a double helix, consisting of two strands that wind around each other.

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What is the role of mRNA in the cell?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What are the three types of RNA?

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The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the role of rRNA in protein synthesis?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is the complementary base pair for Cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine is the complementary base pair for Cytosine in DNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.