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Protein Synthesis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| mRNA | Messenger RNA |
| Condons | Every 3 specific nitrogen bases |
| tRNA | Transfer RNA |
| What does tRNA do? | Transports amino acids to the ribosome and positions it in proper place |
| Anticodons | Opposite of the codons |
| rRNA | Ribosome RNA |
| Transcription | Takes place in the nucleus |
| Translation | Takes place at ribosome |
| Gene mutations | Heritable, small scale alterations in N-base sequence on DNA |
| What causes mutation? | Radiation, toxins, freed radicals, viruses |