Protein Synthesis (Gene Expression)

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What is the location in the cell for translation?

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Ribosome in cytoplasm.

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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Bring amino acids to the ribosomes.

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Why does the sequence of amino acids in a protein matter?

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The order of amino acids determines the shape of the protein.

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What process is happening when mRNA is synthesized from DNA?

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Transcription.

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What does DNA hold the code for making?

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Proteins.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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

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Translation.

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What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.