What is the purpose of transcription in the cell?
Transcription/Translation/Mutations STAAR Review

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1.
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To transcribe information in the DNA sequence for use by the cell.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the complementary DNA strand for the sequence ATCG?
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TAGC
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do mutations affect traits in organisms?
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Mutations can change the sequence of nucleotides in DNA, leading to differences in traits.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the genetic code?
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The genetic code determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins, which affects an organism's traits.
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