DNA Transcription and Translation

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What is the role of the nucleus in protein synthesis?

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The nucleus is where DNA is located and where transcription occurs, producing mRNA that leaves the nucleus to find ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

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Uracil pairs with adenine in RNA.

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What base is found in RNA instead of thymine?

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Uracil is the base found in RNA instead of thymine.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a three-nucleotide sequence in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation is the process of converting the sequence of mRNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.

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What are ribosomes made of?

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Ribosomes are made of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA and RNA is translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.