Protein Synthesis

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in protein synthesis?

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RNA polymerase synthesizes mRNA from the DNA template inside the nucleus.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before a cell divides.

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Which enzyme builds the new DNA strand during replication?

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DNA polymerase is responsible for building the new DNA strand.

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What determines the order of amino acids in proteins?

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The order of nitrogenous bases in mRNA determines the order of amino acids in the proteins synthesized.

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What is the function of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unzips the DNA double helix to prepare for replication.

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Define transcription in the context of protein synthesis.

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What are nitrogenous bases?

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Nitrogenous bases are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the significance of base pairing in DNA?

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Base pairing ensures that adenine pairs with thymine and cytosine pairs with guanine, maintaining the DNA structure.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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

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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 by reading mRNA.