Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

Front

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

Back

CAUCAGU

Front

How many codons are formed by 21 nucleotides?

Back

7 codons (which code for 7 amino acids)

Front

How many amino acids are coded for by 15 codons?

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15 amino acids

Front

How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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4 amino acids

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What are codons?

Back

Sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain (protein).

Front

What is the start codon and its significance?

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AUG; it signals the start of translation and codes for methionine.

Front

What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA, while tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome.