protein synthesis

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How many nucleotides code for 1 amino acid?

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3 nucleotides code for 1 amino acid.

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What process is mRNA synthesized in?

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mRNA is synthesized during transcription.

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What is the process called that goes from mRNA to a protein?

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The process is called translation.

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Which anticodon would be placed in spot #2?

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The anticodon GGA would be placed in spot #2.

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Which organelle contains rRNA and reads the mRNA to synthesize a protein?

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The ribosome contains rRNA and synthesizes proteins by reading mRNA.

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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 for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing a protein from the mRNA template.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of rRNA and proteins.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.