Protein Synthesis

Front

A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a ______________ bond.

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amino acids; peptide

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

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adenine

Front

TRANSLATE this RNA sequence: AUGCAAUGA

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Met-Glu-Stop

Front

How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

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1

Front

What process is step 12 referring to?

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Translation

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Front

What is the function of mRNA?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid.