Protein Synthesis Practice

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Where does the first step of protein synthesis take place?

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Nucleus

Front

What is the process that occurs in the nucleus to create mRNA from DNA?

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Transcription

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What is the process that occurs in the cytoplasm to synthesize proteins from mRNA?

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Translation

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

Front

What is the mRNA strand transcribed from the DNA sequence TTACCGATACAT?

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AAUGGUAUGUA

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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Cytoplasm

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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 transcription and translation?

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

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