Protein Synthesis

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What base in RNA pairs with adenine?

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Uracil

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What is the process of decoding mRNA to form a protein called?

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Translation

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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Ribosome in the cytoplasm

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Does the sequence of amino acids in a protein affect its function?

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Yes, the order of amino acids is crucial for protein function.

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What is the primary role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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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 mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for translation.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the significance of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the site where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.