DNA Transcription and Translation

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What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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What serves as the template for RNA production in a cell?

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DNA serves as the template for the production of RNA.

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Describe the structure of DNA.

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DNA has a double helix structure.

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What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

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The process is called translation.

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Why must transcription occur where DNA is located?

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Transcription must occur where DNA can be found because DNA can't leave the nucleus.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

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What are the building blocks of RNA?

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The building blocks of RNA are nucleotides, which include adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure allows for the stable storage of genetic information and facilitates replication.