What is the role of a stop codon in translation?
RNA and Protein Synthesis

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A stop codon signals the termination of the translation process, indicating that the protein synthesis is complete.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does RNA differ from DNA in terms of structure?
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RNA is single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.
3.
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What molecule carries anticodons?
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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries anticodons.
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What does each codon in mRNA correspond to?
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Each codon in mRNA corresponds to a specific amino acid.
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How many codons are required to code for three amino acids?
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Three codons are needed to code for three amino acids.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the genetic code?
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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into amino acids.
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