RNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is the process called where mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

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Transcription

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What is the sequence of amino acids produced from the DNA code TAC GTA CAC?

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met-his-val

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Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?

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mRNA

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Where does transcription occur in the cell?

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Nucleus

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What type of bond forms between amino acids to create a protein?

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Peptide Bonds

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the function of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA helps to catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.