Transcription

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

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Uracil

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What is the structure of RNA compared to DNA?

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RNA is single-stranded.

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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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What is the first step of protein synthesis?

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Transcription.

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

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RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from the DNA template.

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What is the difference between mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA?

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mRNA carries genetic information, tRNA brings amino acids to ribosomes, and rRNA is a component of ribosomes.

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What is a promoter in the context of transcription?

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A promoter is a DNA sequence that initiates transcription.

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What happens during the elongation phase of transcription?

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RNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing RNA strand.

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What is a transcription factor?

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A protein that helps regulate the transcription of specific genes.