EOC Blitz Review - Molecular Genetics (protein synthesis)

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What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

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To code for proteins.

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What process occurs when mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

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Transcription.

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What is the correct amino acid sequence based on the mRNA sequence AUG GAG CCA?

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Met, Glu, Pro.

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What is the significance of the nucleotide sequence in DNA?

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It determines the sequence of amino acids.

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How many nucleotides make up a single codon on an mRNA strand?

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Three.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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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 ribosome.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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To facilitate the translation of mRNA into a protein.