Transcription and Translation Review

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What is the end product of translation?

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Proteins

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What is made during transcription and what is made during translation?

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mRNA is made during transcription and a protein is made during translation.

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What process is used to make mRNA from DNA in the nucleus?

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Transcription

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How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence: ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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4

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A polypeptide is a sequence of ____________________ held together by a ______________ bond.

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amino acids; peptide

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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 for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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Define transcription in the context of protein synthesis.

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What are codons and their significance in translation?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

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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.