Transcription and Translation

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What is made during transcription?

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mRNA

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What is made during translation?

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a protein

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What is the structure of RNA?

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single stranded

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What does mRNA stand for?

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messenger RNA

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What is the role of tRNA?

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Transfer RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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Where does translation occur?

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At the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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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.