Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the order of the nucleotide bases in DNA or RNA called?

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Base Sequence

Front

Which enzyme is responsible for coding mRNA from DNA instructions?

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RNA Polymerase

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

Transports amino acids to the ribosome for synthesis into proteins.

Front

What is the term for the assembling of new molecules, especially polymers?

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Synthesis

Front

What is the reverse codon found on tRNA called?

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Anticodon

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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Carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the process of creating a protein from mRNA called?

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Translation

Front

What is the structure that synthesizes proteins in the cell?

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Ribosome

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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