Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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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 is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching them to the codons on the mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine (T), while RNA contains uracil (U) as one of its nitrogenous bases.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the sugar component of RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar component of RNA.

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What is the sugar component of DNA?

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Deoxyribose is the sugar component of DNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, facilitating the translation of mRNA into amino acids.