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 bases are used in RNA?

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RNA uses the bases A, U, G, and C.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of 3 bases on mRNA that determines the placement of a single amino acid in a protein.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes read mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What is the start codon?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for methionine and signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains the bases A, T, C, and G, while RNA contains A, U, C, and G.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can affect protein synthesis.