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Biology benchmark 2 semester exam fall 24

In the process of protein synthesis, genetic information flows from dna to R. N. A to protein during transcription d. N. A is converted into blank which carries the code to the ribson during translation. The code is used to a symbol blank which determines the structure and function of an organism.

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Here's a breakdown of the information regarding protein synthesis that you've mentioned:

  1. Transcription: In this process, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is converted into mRNA (messenger RNA). This mRNA carries the genetic code from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

  2. Translation: During translation, the mRNA is read by the ribosome to synthesize proteins. The code carried by mRNA is used to assemble amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. The sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA is translated into a sequence of amino acids.

  3. Symbols/Code: The "code" typically refers to the codons in the mRNA (combinations of three nucleotides), which correspond to specific amino acids and thus determine the structure and function of a protein. The sequence of amino acids then ultimately determines the structure and function of the organism as a whole.

So, to fill in the blanks in your statement:

  1. DNA is converted into mRNA which carries the code to the ribosome during translation. The code is used to assemble amino acids which determines the structure and function of an organism.

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