Protein Synthesis DOL

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What is the process of protein synthesis called?

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Translation

Front

What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

Back

CAUCAGU

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

Front

What determines the information in a DNA molecule?

Back

The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

Front

What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand AACTGAA?

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UUGACUU

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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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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.