Replication/Transcription Flashcard

Front

What is the process by which replicated DNA is copied into a strand of mRNA?

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Transcription

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How is the DNA sequence GCTATA transcribed to mRNA?

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CGAUAU

Front

What does Adenine bond with in RNA?

Back

Uracil

Front

What enzyme unzips DNA during replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

Where in the cell does transcription occur?

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Nucleus

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What is the role of RNA Polymerase in transcription?

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RNA Polymerase synthesizes RNA from the DNA template.

Front

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.

Front

What are the three main types of RNA?

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

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is the significance of the promoter region in transcription?

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The promoter region is where RNA Polymerase binds to initiate transcription.