Protein Synthesis

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What is a Start Codon?

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A Start Codon is a specific sequence of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is an Anticodon?

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An Anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA that pairs with a corresponding codon on mRNA during protein synthesis.

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What is tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) is a type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is a Codon?

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A Codon is a sequence of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.

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What is RNA?

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RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a single strand of nucleotides that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are cellular structures that facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins by linking amino acids together.

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What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, while tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes that helps in the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What is a Stop Codon?

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A Stop Codon is a sequence of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that signals the termination of protein synthesis.

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What is the process of transcription?

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