What is protein synthesis?
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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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?
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Transcription and Translation.
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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tRNA (transfer RNA) transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation.
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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, facilitating the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.
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What are amino acids?
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different types that combine in various sequences to form proteins.
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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.
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