DNA replication and Protein Synthesis

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the units that are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA.

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What is the primary purpose of DNA replication?

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DNA replicates to ensure that new cells have a copy of the DNA.

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What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings a specific amino acid (decided by the codon) to the ribosome for translation.

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What is the complementary mRNA sequence for the DNA strand AACTGAA?

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The complementary mRNA sequence is UUGACUU.

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Which base does Adenine pair with in DNA?

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Adenine bonds with Thymine.

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What are the three main stages of protein synthesis?

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The three main stages are transcription, translation, and post-translational modification.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.