Protein Synthesis

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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 role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What structure does DNA have?

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DNA has a double helix structure.

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Where are proteins made in the cell?

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Proteins are made in the ribosome.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome to assemble proteins.

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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 translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes use mRNA to assemble amino acids into a protein.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in mRNA is translated into proteins.

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What is the role of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.