Transcription and Translation

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is the product of transcription?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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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 in eukaryotic cells?

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In the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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

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How many nucleotides are in one codon?

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Three.

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What is an amino acid?

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The building blocks of proteins, coded by codons.

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What is the start codon?

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AUG, which codes for Methionine and signals the start of translation.