Proteins and DNA Flashcard

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What is transcription in protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process where DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes, where proteins are made.

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What is the analogy used for transcription in protein synthesis?

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Writing a recipe.

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What base in DNA is replaced by uracil (U) in mRNA during transcription?

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Thymine (T).

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where the mRNA is read by ribosomes to synthesize proteins.

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What is the analogy used for translation in protein synthesis?

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Following a recipe.

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What are proteins essential for in living organisms?

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Proteins are essential for cellular structure and function.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures that read mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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How many amino acids are there?

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There are 20 different amino acids that combine to form proteins.