DNA Structure, Replication, and Protein Synthesis Review

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What is made during transcription?

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mRNA

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What is made during translation?

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a protein

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of 3 nucleotides that codes for amino acids.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What base pairs with Adenine in RNA?

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Uracil (U).

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What base pairs with Cytosine in RNA?

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Guanine (G).

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What does the codon CCU code for?

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Proline.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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

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What is the function of tRNA?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.