DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What bonds together to form a protein?

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Amino Acids.

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What occurs during translation?

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mRNA --> amino acid chain (protein).

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What most directly affects the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The DNA in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the most basic function of DNA?

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DNA holds the genetic code that makes protein.

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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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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.