Protein Synthesis Flashcards

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1
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What molecules make up a protein?

A

Amino acids

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2
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Where translation takes place

A

ribosomes

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3
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Where transcription takes place

A

the nucleus

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4
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Differences between DNA and mRNA

A
  • mRNA sugar: ribose
    DNA sugar: deoxyribose

-DNA can’t leave the nucleus
mRNA can leave

-DNA is double stranded
mRNA is single stranded

-DNA has thymine
mRNA has uracil

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