Unit 6 Protein Synthesis 2

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?

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The Central Dogma states that genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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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.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, linking amino acids together to form proteins.

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What is the significance of the sugar-phosphate backbone in DNA?

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The sugar-phosphate backbone provides structural support and stability to the DNA molecule.