Protein Synthesis 21-22

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What is the process of converting DNA to mRNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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Does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?

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Yes, the order of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function.

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

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Uracil

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides in DNA are translated into amino acids in proteins.

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.