Daily Review - RNA/Transcription (Task 17)

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What is transcription?

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

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What is the product of transcription?

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The product of transcription is messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What base does RNA contain that DNA does not?

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RNA contains uracil (U) instead of thymine (T).

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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RNA contains ribose sugar.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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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 ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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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 synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What enzyme is responsible for transcription?

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RNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes RNA during transcription.

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What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid methionine.

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What happens to mRNA after transcription?

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After transcription, mRNA undergoes processing, including splicing, capping, and polyadenylation, before it is translated.