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What is the significance of the triplet codon in mRNA?
What is the significance of the triplet codon in mRNA?
Which scientist is credited with significant contributions to the understanding of triplet codons?
Which scientist is credited with significant contributions to the understanding of triplet codons?
What role does tRNA play during translation?
What role does tRNA play during translation?
What process occurs when the ribosome moves along the mRNA?
What process occurs when the ribosome moves along the mRNA?
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Which type of bond is formed between amino acids during protein synthesis?
Which type of bond is formed between amino acids during protein synthesis?
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What is a characteristic outcome of mutations in genes?
What is a characteristic outcome of mutations in genes?
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What is the function of rRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of rRNA in protein synthesis?
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In what context do parents transmit genes to their offspring?
In what context do parents transmit genes to their offspring?
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How many amino acids are coded by the triplet codon system?
How many amino acids are coded by the triplet codon system?
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What is the term for a sudden change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene?
What is the term for a sudden change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene?
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Study Notes
mRNA and Protein Synthesis
- mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and carries coded messages from DNA to the cytoplasm.
- The mRNA consists of sequences that code for amino acids, organized in groups of three nucleotides known as triplet codons.
- Dr. Har Govind Khorana contributed significantly to the understanding of triplet codons for 20 amino acids and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1968.
Role of tRNA and rRNA
- Each mRNA is composed of thousands of triplet codons, which guide the assembly of amino acids.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids to the growing protein chain, with anticodons that match their corresponding codons on mRNA.
- The process of assembling amino acids into proteins is called translation, facilitated by ribosomal RNA (rRNA).
- Peptide bonds form between amino acids during translation, and the ribosome moves along the mRNA in a process called translocation.
Genetic Transmission and Mutation
- Proteins synthesized from genes play crucial roles in organism function and appearance.
- Genetic information is passed to the next generation, allowing offspring to inherit traits from parents.
- Mutations are alterations in nucleotide sequences, which can be minor or significant.
- Some mutations are harmless, while others can lead to genetic disorders, such as sickle cell anemia.
Key Terms
- Triplet Codon: A sequence of three nucleotides that specifies an amino acid.
- Translation: The process of decoding mRNA sequences into amino acids to form proteins.
- Translocation: The movement of the ribosome along the mRNA by one codon during protein synthesis.
- Mutation: A change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene, which can affect protein function or lead to genetic disorders.
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This quiz explores the role of mRNA in protein synthesis, including how it carries coded messages from DNA. It highlights important concepts such as triplet codons and the contributions of scientist Dr. Har Govind Khorana. Test your understanding of these crucial genetic processes and their significance in biochemistry.
