DNA and Protein Synthesis

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DNA codes for __________ which determine ___________

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proteins; traits

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Which correctly outlines the central dogma?

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DNA → mRNA → protein

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What is the function of transfer RNA?

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It delivers the correct amino acid to the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nitrogen bases.

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The drawing shows the structure of what molecule?

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A DNA molecule.

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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 are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is transcription in the context of DNA?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of nucleotides.