Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis

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Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called where mRNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

Back

Transcription

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid?

Back

Codon

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called that converts mRNA into a protein?

Back

Translation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand AACTGAA?

Back

UUGACUU

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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