DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What type of bond joins nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds are responsible for joining nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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What is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA called?

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

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

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Translation is the process of translating mRNA into a protein.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What amino acid does the codon AUG code for?

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AUG codes for Methionine, which is the start codon in protein synthesis.

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with adenine.

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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 during translation.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into proteins.