Biology - Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of making mRNA from DNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the RNA sequence transcribed from the DNA sequence AAT TAG GGC TCG?

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UUA AUC CCG AGC

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How many nucleotides make up a codon?

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3

Front

What is a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid called?

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Codon

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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