Transcription and Translation

Front

What is the process of making RNA (i.e. mRNA) from DNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What does every three letters (example: ATC) in DNA code for?

Back

Amino Acid

Front

Where in the cell does translation take place?

Back

Ribosome

Front

In eukaryotes, where is DNA located?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA?

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Met-Pro-Val-Stop

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis where translation occurs.

Front

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.

Front

What are codons?

Back

Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.

Front

What is the start codon for protein synthesis?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine) is the start codon.