Transcription and Translation

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What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

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Only RNA has the base Uracil.

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What type of RNA carries the DNA message out of the nucleus to the ribosomes?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the DNA message.

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What does DNA code for?

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DNA codes for proteins.

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How many bases are contained in a codon?

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A codon contains 3 bases.

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What is the process of turning DNA into mRNA called?

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The process is called Transcription.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What are the four bases found in DNA?

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The four bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil is found in RNA but not in DNA.

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What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.