DNA-Replication-Transcription-Translation

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What is the process that copies information from DNA into RNA?

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Transcription is the process of copying information from DNA into RNA.

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What part of a nucleotide accounts for the genetic variation between individuals?

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The nitrogenous base is the part of a nucleotide that accounts for genetic variation.

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What is the purpose of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

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PCR is used to produce many copies of a selected DNA sequence.

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What does rRNA do?

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rRNA makes up ribosomes, which are essential for protein synthesis.

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What are the functions of genes?

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Genes provide instructions for producing proteins.

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What is DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process of making a copy of DNA before cell division.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA at the ribosome.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transfers amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.