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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Where does protein folding occur?

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In the endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in protein synthesis?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is rRNA and its function?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a type of RNA that makes up the structure of ribosomes, essential for protein synthesis.

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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is tRNA and its function?

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Transfer RNA (tRNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins, which link together in specific sequences to form proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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

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How do tRNA and mRNA interact during translation?

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The anticodon of tRNA pairs with the codon of mRNA, allowing the tRNA to deliver the correct amino acid.