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Protein Synthesis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| RNA Polymerase | Enzyme that builds mRNA by reading the DNA strand during transcription. |
| mRNA (Messenger RNA) | Carries the genetic message from DNA to the ribosome. |
| rRNA (Ribosomal RNA) | Makes up part of the ribosome where proteins are built. |
| tRNA (Transfer RNA) | Transfers amino acids to the ribosome during translation. |
| Codon | A set of three mRNA bases that codes for one amino acid. |
| Anticodon | A set of three bases on tRNA that pairs with a codon on mRNA. |
| Amino Acid | Building block of proteins. |
| Protein | A chain of amino acids that performs a function in the cell. |
| Transcription | The process of making mRNA from DNA. |
| Translation | The process of making a protein from mRNA at the ribosome. |