Protein Synthesis Lab Activity Analysis

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What is protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis is the process by which cells create proteins based on the instructions encoded in DNA.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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The two main stages of protein synthesis are transcription and translation.

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What happens during transcription?

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During transcription, the DNA sequence is copied into mRNA in the nucleus.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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The four nitrogenous bases in RNA are adenine (A), uracil (U), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the start codon?

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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching them to the codons on mRNA.