Flashcards on RNA and Protein Synthesis

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What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?

RNA carries the instructions from DNA to the ribosomes to build proteins.

Where does transcription occur in the cell?

Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

What is the first step of protein synthesis?

The first step is transcription, where DNA is copied into RNA.

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Ribosomes are responsible for assembling amino acids into proteins.

What is the purpose of translation in protein synthesis?

Translation converts the RNA sequence into a chain of amino acids to form a protein.

What are the two main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

The two main types are messenger RNA (mRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA).

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded. DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains ribose.

What is the start codon in protein synthesis?

The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid methionine.

What is the end codon in protein synthesis?

The end codons are UAA, UAG, and UGA, which signal the termination of protein synthesis.

What happens during RNA splicing?

In RNA splicing, the non-coding regions of mRNA, called introns, are removed, and the coding regions, called exons, are joined together.

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

The central dogma states that information flows from DNA to RNA to proteins.

What are the three steps in protein synthesis?

The three steps are transcription, RNA processing, and translation.

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

tRNA brings the correct amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis based on the codons of mRNA.

What is the purpose of the genetic code in protein synthesis?

The genetic code determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein based on the codons of mRNA.

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