Protein Synthesis

Front

What does DNA hold the code for making?

Back

Proteins

Front

Which molecule contains the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine?

Back

RNA

Front

Where do cells get the information to make proteins?

Back

DNA

Front

In DNA, adenine pairs with which base?

Back

Thymine

Front

Guanine bonds with which base?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

DNA is a double helix made up of nucleotides.

Front

What are nucleotides composed of?

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A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is transcription in protein synthesis?

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