Protein synthesis

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome, where they are assembled into proteins.

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Where does protein synthesis occur in the cell?

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Protein synthesis occurs in the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of mRNA during transcription?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) copies the DNA sequence and carries the genetic information out of the nucleus to the ribosome.

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How many nucleotides are required to code for one amino acid?

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Three nucleotides are required to code for one amino acid.

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What is the process of transcription?

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

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What is the significance of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the site where mRNA is translated into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.

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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 is the role of amino acids in protein synthesis?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together in a specific sequence to form a protein.

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What is the difference between mRNA and tRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, while tRNA brings the corresponding amino acids to the ribosome.