Transcription and Translation

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying the DNA code into messenger RNA (mRNA).

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In transcription, which base pairs with Cytosine (C)?

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Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C) in transcription.

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In a double-stranded DNA molecule, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?

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Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A) in DNA.

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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 ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by reading mRNA.

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What is the start codon for translation?

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

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What is a codon?

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

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is the significance of the stop codon?

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A stop codon signals the end of protein synthesis during translation.