Protein Synthesis

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What is Protein Synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate proteins based on the genetic instructions carried by mRNA.

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What are the two main stages of Protein Synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

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What is Transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is Translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is a Codon?

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

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What is an Anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a corresponding codon in mRNA.

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What role does mRNA play in Protein Synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA in Protein Synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA sequence.

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What is a Mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein synthesis.

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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 Methionine.