What is protein synthesis?
Protein Synthesis

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to RNA and translation of RNA to protein.
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What is a codon?
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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.
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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 transcription?
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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA, which occurs in the nucleus.
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What is translation?
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The process by which ribosomes read the sequence of mRNA and assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.
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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.
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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.
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