DNA Transcription and Translation Flashcardizz Review

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What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription.

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the organelles where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the sequence of mRNA transcribed from the DNA sequence TACGTTACT?

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AUGCAAUGA.

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What are the building blocks of RNA?

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Nucleotides, which include adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of making proteins from mRNA.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the mRNA sequence.

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What is the significance of the start codon in translation?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of protein synthesis.