Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis

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_____ is the messenger that copies the genetic code from DNA.

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mRNA

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The process where mRNA copies the genetic code from DNA.

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Transcription

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The process where mRNA codes for a new protein at the ribosome.

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Translation

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If the mRNA code is AUUCGA, what is the original genetic code?

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TAAGCT

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Labeled as A in the diagram.

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mRNA

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Labeled as C in the diagram.

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Amino acid

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The component labeled B in the diagram is

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tRNA

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What is D?

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Amino acid chain (protein)

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What is G?

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Codon

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What is F?

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Anticodon