DNA & Protein Synthesis

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Who is credited for discovering the shape of DNA?

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James Watson and Francis Crick

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What is a 3 nucleotide sequence of mRNA called?

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codon

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What is a protein made of?

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a chain of amino acids

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What makes DNA different from RNA?

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the type of sugar

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Why do we need proteins?

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Everything is made of or by them

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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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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.