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Biology: DNA and Protein Synthesis

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What type of biological macromolecule is DNA?

Lipid
Carbohydrate
Nucleic acid (correct)
Protein

Which process describes the synthesis of a protein from a DNA template?

Translation (correct)
Replication
Meiosis
Transcription

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Transcribing DNA into mRNA
Synthesizing proteins from mRNA (correct)
Storing genetic information
Transporting proteins to their destination

Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between DNA and protein synthesis?

<p>The sequence of DNA determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of DNA in protein synthesis?

<p>Directing the order of amino acids in a protein (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells create proteins based on DNA instructions.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes.

Ribosome

Cellular structure where protein synthesis occurs.

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Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins, linked together during synthesis.

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Study Notes

DNA and Protein Synthesis

This is a process of creating proteins with the instructions from DNA.
It involves two main steps: transcription and translation.

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