Protein Synthesis

Front

How many amino acids are found on one tRNA?

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1

Front

A string of nucleotides that contain the information to make a specific protein is called a?

Back

Gene

Front

Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

Back

Ribosome

Front

These building blocks consist of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base. What are they?

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Nucleotide

Front

What is the site of translation in protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

Front

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

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Translation

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

Front

What molecule carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA).