Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation

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What is the process of turning DNA into mRNA called?

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Transcription

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What occurs during transcription?

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The DNA sequence is copied into mRNA.

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Which molecule delivers amino acids to the ribosomes during translation?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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What RNA bases pair with TACGAA during transcription?

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AUGCUU

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Who described DNA as a 'double helix'?

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Watson & Crick

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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.

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids 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 mRNA from DNA; translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the significance of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, assembling amino acids into proteins.

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

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA).