Dna Transcription and Translation

Dna Transcription and Translation

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

Back

The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is DNA located in eukaryotic cells?

Back

In eukaryotic cells, DNA is located in the nucleus.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

One key difference is that RNA contains the base Uracil (U) instead of Thymine (T), which is found in DNA.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to synthesize a polypeptide (protein) at the ribosome.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are amino acids?

Back

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins.

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