DMD Protein Syn. Flashcard

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What is the area inside the cell membrane that contains and protects the DNA?

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Nucleus

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What happens when DMD muscle cells contract?

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Small tears/rips form in the muscle cell membrane.

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What brings the amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA

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What are the main contractile proteins in muscle cells?

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Actin + Myosin

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What process uses DNA to make mRNA in the nucleus of the cell?

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Transcription

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What is the function of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the site where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is the role of dystrophin in muscle cells?

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Dystrophin helps to stabilize the muscle cell membrane during contraction.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the two main types of muscle tissue?

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Skeletal muscle and smooth muscle.