Protein Synthesis

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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

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Translation

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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Why does transcription occur in the nucleus?

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Because DNA can't leave the nucleus.

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What determines the shape and function of a protein?

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The sequence of 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.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes read mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A bond that links amino acids together to form a protein.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the synthesis of mRNA from DNA; translation is the synthesis of proteins from mRNA.