Translation

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or signals the termination of protein synthesis.

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What sequence could be found in RNA?

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AUGCUU is a sequence that can be found in RNA.

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What structure of the tRNA molecule binds with the mRNA molecule?

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The anticodon of the tRNA molecule binds with the codon of the mRNA molecule.

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What do tRNA molecules match with mRNA codons?

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tRNA molecules match mRNA codons with an anti-codon.

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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Translation occurs in the ribosome.

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the mRNA codons.

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What is the function of mRNA in translation?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the start codon in mRNA?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid methionine.

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What is the significance of the stop codons?

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Stop codons signal the termination of protein synthesis and do not code for any amino acid.