Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of transferring genetic information from DNA to RNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

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Translation

Front

Which molecule serves as the template for RNA production?

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DNA

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

Front

How is the DNA sequence ACAGTGC coded on mRNA?

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UGUCACG

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of making proteins from RNA.

Front

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.

Front

What is the significance of the start codon AUG?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for the amino acid Methionine.