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Which sugar is found in DNA but not in RNA?
Which sugar is found in DNA but not in RNA?
- Ribose
- Glucose
- Deoxyribose (correct)
- Fructose
What is the primary role of transcription in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of transcription in protein synthesis?
- To replicate the DNA structure
- To synthesize DNA from RNA
- To convert DNA code into RNA code (correct)
- To assemble amino acids into a protein
Which of the following pairs is NOT a base pair used in RNA?
Which of the following pairs is NOT a base pair used in RNA?
- Adenine - Thymine (correct)
- Adenine - Uracil
- Cytosine - Guanine
- Guanine - Cytosine
During translation, which template is used to synthesize proteins?
During translation, which template is used to synthesize proteins?
Which of the following correctly matches the function with the process?
Which of the following correctly matches the function with the process?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
During which step of protein synthesis is mRNA created?
During which step of protein synthesis is mRNA created?
What happens at the ribosome during translation?
What happens at the ribosome during translation?
Which part of the cell is primarily involved in the transcription process?
Which part of the cell is primarily involved in the transcription process?
What analogy is made to explain the process of protein synthesis?
What analogy is made to explain the process of protein synthesis?
What is formed as a result of translation?
What is formed as a result of translation?
In protein synthesis, what must tRNA match with mRNA?
In protein synthesis, what must tRNA match with mRNA?
Why can't the DNA from the nucleus go directly to the cytoplasm?
Why can't the DNA from the nucleus go directly to the cytoplasm?
What is the key difference in base pairing between DNA and RNA?
What is the key difference in base pairing between DNA and RNA?
Where does transcription occur in the cell?
Where does transcription occur in the cell?
Which structure is responsible for translation of mRNA into amino acids?
Which structure is responsible for translation of mRNA into amino acids?
What type of sugar is found in RNA molecules?
What type of sugar is found in RNA molecules?
In which cellular location does translation take place?
In which cellular location does translation take place?
Which molecule is synthesized during transcription?
Which molecule is synthesized during transcription?
What is the relationship between transcription and translation in protein synthesis?
What is the relationship between transcription and translation in protein synthesis?
Which base pairs with Adenine in RNA?
Which base pairs with Adenine in RNA?
What are the main components of DNA?
What are the main components of DNA?
Which process refers to the production of proteins from DNA?
Which process refers to the production of proteins from DNA?
What is the role of proteins in living organisms?
What is the role of proteins in living organisms?
How many different amino acids are there in the body?
How many different amino acids are there in the body?
Which of the following processes involves copying DNA?
Which of the following processes involves copying DNA?
What term describes the central dogma of molecular biology?
What term describes the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which biomolecule carries genetic information in cells?
Which biomolecule carries genetic information in cells?
What is the function of enzymes in relation to proteins?
What is the function of enzymes in relation to proteins?
What is the role of codons in mRNA?
What is the role of codons in mRNA?
Which amino acid does the codon AUG code for?
Which amino acid does the codon AUG code for?
What does the term 'anticodon' refer to?
What does the term 'anticodon' refer to?
In the context of translation, what is the relationship between mRNA and tRNA?
In the context of translation, what is the relationship between mRNA and tRNA?
What is the process called when mRNA is decoded to form a protein?
What is the process called when mRNA is decoded to form a protein?
Which of the following sequences represents a correct codon in mRNA?
Which of the following sequences represents a correct codon in mRNA?
What is the primary component of tRNA?
What is the primary component of tRNA?
What happens to the mRNA after translation is complete?
What happens to the mRNA after translation is complete?
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis
- Protein synthesis is a process where DNA encodes instructions for protein production, which involves linking amino acids.
- It is known as the central dogma because all living organisms undergo this process.
- Proteins are crucial components of all living things, serving various functions, including:
- Fighting diseases
- Building new body tissue
- Acting as enzymes for digestion and other chemical reactions
- Being a component of all cell membranes
- The process of protein synthesis involves two main stages:
- Transcription: DNA is used as a template to create a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule.
- Translation: mRNA is used as a template to create a protein molecule.
DNA and RNA
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a double-stranded molecule that carries genetic information.
- RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a single-stranded molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis.
- DNA and RNA both contain nucleic acids, biomolecules carrying information in cells.
- DNA base pairing rules:
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
- Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G)
- RNA base pairing rules:
- Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U)
- Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G)
Transcription and Translation
- Transcription: DNA's code is copied into an RNA molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA).
- Translation: mRNA's code is translated into a sequence of amino acids, forming a protein.
- This process occurs inside the cell's cytoplasm.
Stages of Protein Synthesis
- Transcription: Takes place in the nucleus.
- DNA unwinds, and the enzyme RNA polymerase copies one strand of DNA into mRNA.
- mRNA moves out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm.
- Translation: Occurs in the ribosomes.
- Ribosomes attach to mRNA, reading its codon sequence (three nucleotides).
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring specific amino acids to the ribosome based on their anticodon sequence.
- Amino acids link together, forming a polypeptide chain, which eventually folds into a functional protein.
Importance of Protein Synthesis
- Vaccines: Protein synthesis is utilized to produce proteins that trigger an immune response, protecting against specific diseases.
- Gene editing/CRISPR: This technology allows for precise modifications of DNA sequences, potentially correcting genetic disorders by influencing protein synthesis.
- Biotechnology: Protein synthesis plays a crucial role in various biotechnology applications, including the production of enzymes, hormones, and therapeutic proteins.
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