Test: Protein Synthesis CP

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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 is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) contains the genetic blueprint for the synthesis of proteins.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes read mRNA sequences to synthesize proteins.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma states that genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to 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.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that assembles amino acids into proteins based on mRNA sequences.

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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 template strand in DNA?

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The template strand is the DNA strand that is used as a guide for synthesizing mRNA during transcription.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.