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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
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10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Types of RNA

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26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Types of RNA

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Problem 64a

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Match the following statements with mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA:
a. combines with proteins to form ribosomes

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Understand the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis: mRNA (messenger RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA), and tRNA (transfer RNA). Each has a distinct role in the process.

Recall that mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

Recall that rRNA combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which are the molecular machines that facilitate the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

Recall that tRNA is responsible for bringing the correct amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching its anticodon to the codon on the mRNA.

Match the statement 'combines with proteins to form ribosomes' to rRNA, as this is the specific function of ribosomal RNA in the process of protein synthesis.

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

mRNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized. It serves as a template for the sequence of amino acids in a protein, ensuring that the correct proteins are produced according to the genetic code.

rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

rRNA is a fundamental component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. It helps to catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids and provides structural support to the ribosome, facilitating the translation of mRNA into proteins.

tRNA (transfer RNA)

tRNA is responsible for transporting specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. Each tRNA molecule has an anticodon that pairs with the corresponding codon on the mRNA, ensuring that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.