RNA & Transcription

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What is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a single-stranded molecule that plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

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Is RNA double-stranded?

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False. RNA is typically single-stranded.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What happens to mRNA after transcription?

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After transcription, mRNA exits the nucleus and travels to the ribosome.

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA sequence ATA CGA GGA TTT?

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UAU GCU CCU AAA.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.