Molecular Genetics Part B

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What is the name of the chart that shows the relationship between codons and the amino acids the codons code for?

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Codon Chart

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RNA has how many strands?

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One

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Where is mRNA made?

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In the nucleus

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A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________.

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Amino acids

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What type of macromolecule are DNA and RNA?

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Nucleic Acids

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What is the function 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 are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where mRNA is translated into proteins.

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What is transcription in molecular genetics?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in molecular genetics?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.