Protein Synthesis

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In what process is mRNA synthesized (generated)?

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Transcription

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Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?

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Nucleus

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Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

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because DNA can't leave the nucleus

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How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

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1

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How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

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3

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The job of tRNA is to

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to ensure the correct amino acid is dropped off at the correct location

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A chain of amino acids is called a

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protein

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What process is going on in this photo?

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Translation

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Does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?

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YES!

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Which individual units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

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nucleotides