Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription and translation.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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Where does transcription occur?

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In the nucleus of the cell.

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What is translation?

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The process of converting mRNA into a protein.

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Where does translation occur?

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In the ribosome, located in the cytoplasm.

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What is a codon?

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A three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is an amino acid?

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The building blocks of proteins, coded by codons.

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What is the start codon?

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AUG, which codes for Methionine and signals the start of translation.