Protein Synthesis

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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What forms a protein when bonded together?

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Amino Acids.

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What is a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid called?

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Codon.

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What is the genetic material of an organism composed of?

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Deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA).

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A chemical bond that links amino acids together in a protein.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize a protein.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.