From DNA to Protein

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Where is DNA made?

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DNA is made in the nucleus of the cell.

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Where is RNA made?

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RNA is also made in the nucleus of the cell.

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What controls the traits of organisms?

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DNA controls the traits of organisms through the arrangement of nucleotides.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the bases of DNA?

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The bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C).

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) 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 corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What amino acid does the codon UUA correspond to?

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The codon UUA corresponds to the amino acid Leucine.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps in the synthesis of proteins.