DNA & Protein Synthesis

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a DNA molecule makes a copy of itself.

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What are the main components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation?

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The process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is an anti-codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.