Protein Synthesis Review

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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 tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on mRNA.

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What is a peptide bond?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where protein synthesis occurs, translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes read mRNA and synthesize proteins by linking amino acids.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a three-nucleotide sequence on tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon on mRNA.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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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.