Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.

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What is a codon?

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

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How many codons equal 1 amino acid?

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1 codon.

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How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

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3 nucleotides.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons in mRNA.

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Does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?

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

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA.

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On which molecule can an anticodon be found?

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tRNA.

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Which units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides.