Dna Transcription and Translation

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What are the bases of mRNA?

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A U C G

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

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Transcription

Front

Which amino acid is represented by the RNA codon GUA?

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Valine

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How many bases are in one codon?

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3

Front

What does the anti-codon contain in relation to the codon?

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A sequence complementary to the codon

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons in mRNA.

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon (AUG) signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.