Protein Synthesis DOL

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the flow of genetic information in a cell?

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The flow of genetic information is DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand AACTGAA?

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The complementary mRNA sequence is UUGACUU.

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What determines the information in a DNA molecule?

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The information in a DNA molecule is determined by the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm.

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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 ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by linking amino acids together.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching them to the codons in mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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