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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?
What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?
- They replicate DNA.
- They store genetic information.
- They assemble amino acids to form proteins. (correct)
- They transport amino acids to the nucleus.
From where do ribosomes receive the instructions for protein assembly?
From where do ribosomes receive the instructions for protein assembly?
- From amino acids in the cytoplasm.
- From mRNA that carries the genetic information. (correct)
- From proteins already synthesized in the cell.
- From DNA directly in the nucleus.
What are amino acids primarily considered to be?
What are amino acids primarily considered to be?
- The primary source of energy for cells.
- The sub-units that make up RNA.
- The building blocks of proteins. (correct)
- The components of DNA structure.
Which process is responsible for making a complementary copy of a gene from DNA?
Which process is responsible for making a complementary copy of a gene from DNA?
What is the relationship between genes and proteins in organisms?
What is the relationship between genes and proteins in organisms?
What role does DNA play in the cells of living organisms?
What role does DNA play in the cells of living organisms?
What structure in the cell contains DNA?
What structure in the cell contains DNA?
What are the four types of bases found in DNA?
What are the four types of bases found in DNA?
What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
How are amino acids coded in DNA?
How are amino acids coded in DNA?
What type of molecular shape does DNA form?
What type of molecular shape does DNA form?
What is a gene?
What is a gene?
Which bases pair together to form the rungs of the DNA ladder?
Which bases pair together to form the rungs of the DNA ladder?
Flashcards
DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries genetic information for building proteins in living organisms. It's found in the nucleus of most cells, coiled into chromosomes.
Nucleotides
Nucleotides
The building blocks of DNA; each nucleotide has a base that distinguishes it from others.
Double Helix
Double Helix
The twisted ladder-like shape of DNA formed by two nucleotide strands bonded together.
Complementary Base Pairing
Complementary Base Pairing
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Gene
Gene
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Genetic Code
Genetic Code
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mRNA
mRNA
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Ribosomes' role in protein synthesis
Ribosomes' role in protein synthesis
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mRNA function
mRNA function
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Amino acid
Amino acid
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Protein synthesis location
Protein synthesis location
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Study Notes
DNA and Protein Production
- DNA carries genetic information for all living organisms, coding for proteins.
- Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the information-carrying molecule, found in cells.
- In many organisms, DNA is stored in coiled structures called chromosomes within the nucleus.
- A single human cell's nucleus can contain several meters of DNA, compacted into chromosomes.
- DNA instructions dictate protein creation, which influences organism traits.
- Eye color, muscle mass, height, and learning ability are examples of characteristics determined by proteins.
- Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA.
- Nucleotides consist of a base that distinguishes them from others; four types exist: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G)
DNA Structure
- DNA is composed of two strands forming a double helix.
- Nucleotides link to form these strands.
- Complementary base pairs (A with T, and G with C) connect the two strands with weak bonds.
Genetic Information and the Genetic Code
- The order of DNA bases dictates the sequence of amino acids in proteins.
- Triplet bases (three bases in a sequence) correspond to specific amino acids.
- A gene is a sequence of DNA bases that codes for a protein.
Protein Synthesis
- Animal, plant, and fungal cells' protein-making instructions originate in the nucleus's DNA and are carried out in the cytoplasm at ribosomes.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) copies DNA's gene instruction to transport the code to the ribosomes, directing the correct order of amino acids.
- Ribosomes assemble amino acids according to mRNA's instructions, resulting in specific proteins.
Glossary of Terms
- Amino acid: The building blocks of proteins.
- Bases: The components of DNA and RNA that form the genetic code (A, T, G, C).
- Bond: The connection between molecules.
- Complementary: Refers to the specific pairing of DNA bases (A–T, G–C).
- Double helix: The twisted-ladder structure of DNA.
- Gene: A segment of DNA that codes for a protein.
- Genetic Code: The set of rules correlating DNA sequences with amino acid sequences.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA): Carries the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes.
- Nucleotide: The fundamental unit of DNA composed of a sugar, phosphate, and base.
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