Protein Synthesis Review- Mrs. D

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Where does transcription occur?

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Nucleus

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What is the function of tRNA?

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A small section of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosome for synthesis into proteins.

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Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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What amino acid is represented by the codon CAU?

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Histidine

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Which type of RNA forms the structure of ribosomes?

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rRNA

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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 primary function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins by translating 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.