Replication, Transcription and Translation

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase is the enzyme that unzips the DNA double helix to prepare for replication.

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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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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil (U) is found in RNA, while Thymine (T) is found in DNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What amino acid does the codon UUA code for?

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Leucine.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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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.