Protein Synthesis

Front

What process is mRNA synthesized in?

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Transcription

Front

How many base pairs are needed to chain together 3 amino acids?

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9

Front

Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?

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Nucleus

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

Front

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

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Codon

Front

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.

Front

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.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

Front

What is the start codon and its significance?

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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.