24. Protein Synthesis: Transcription & Translation

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In DNA, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T)

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Which base pairs with Guanine (G)?

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Cytosine (C)

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is produced at the end of transcription?

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An mRNA copy of a gene.

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What is the process of translation?

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Converts mRNA into a polypeptide.

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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 the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the mRNA sequence.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine).

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.