RNA and Transcription

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What is RNA?

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

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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

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What is the function 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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Where does transcription take place?

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Transcription takes place in the nucleus of the cell.

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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 are the three main types of RNA?

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The three main types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) helps in translating the mRNA sequence into a protein by bringing the appropriate amino acids.

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What is the role of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps in the synthesis of proteins.

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What is a ribosome?

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A ribosome is a molecular machine that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA.

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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 RNA.