Protein Synthesis flashcard

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The enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template is ________.

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RNA Polymerase

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In the nucleus, this step in protein synthesis occurs.

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Transcription

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How is a protein's function determined?

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A protein's function is determined by its structure, which is dictated by its amino acid sequence.

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When a polypeptide chain is folded into itself into a specific shape, what is it now called?

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Protein

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The site of protein synthesis in the cell is the rRNA or also known as the ________.

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Ribosome

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What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The local folding of the polypeptide chain into structures such as alpha helices and beta sheets.