RNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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It copies a section of DNA and uses the information to create the appropriate protein.

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What does a nucleotide include?

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A nucleotide includes a pentose sugar, nitrogenous base, and phosphate group.

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What happens during translation?

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The cell uses a messenger RNA code to make proteins.

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What does the bottom of the tRNA molecule join with on the mRNA molecule?

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It has the anticodon that pairs with the mRNA's codon.

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What is the job of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To bring amino acids to the ribosome so they can be made into a protein.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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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.

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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the role of amino acids in protein synthesis?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together in a specific sequence.