Unit 5 - Protein Synthesis

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA), mRNA (messenger RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

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What is the process of translation in protein synthesis?

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The cell uses information from messenger RNA to produce proteins.

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What is a group of similar cells called?

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Tissue

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Where does translation take place in the cell?

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Ribosome

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What determines the order of amino acids in proteins?

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The order of nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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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 function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is rRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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rRNA is a component of ribosomes and helps facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein, describing the flow of genetic information.

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What is a codon?

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