Flashcardizz - Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information.

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What are the two processes involved in protein synthesis?

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The two processes involved in protein synthesis are Transcription and Translation.

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Which base does Cytosine pair with in DNA?

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Cytosine always pairs with Guanine.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is the enzyme that unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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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 for protein synthesis.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and is double-stranded, while RNA contains ribose sugar and is usually single-stranded.