Protein Synthesis

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What is a gene?

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A string of nucleotides that contain the information to make a specific protein.

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How many amino acids are found on one tRNA?

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1

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

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Translation.

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How is the DNA sequence ACAGTGC coded on mRNA?

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UGUCACG.

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What is the genetic material of an organism composed of?

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Deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA).

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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 the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine).