Protein Synthesis

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What part of the DNA nucleotide codes for the protein?

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The nitrogen base sequence.

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How many different amino acids are there?

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There are 20 different amino acids.

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What is the mRNA strand that results from the DNA template strand CCTATAGCG?

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GGAUAUCGC.

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What is the structure that carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA).

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What is the process of copying DNA to make mRNA called?

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Transcription.

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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 is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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

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Translation.

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What is a polypeptide chain?

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A polypeptide chain is a sequence of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.