Transcription vs. Translation

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Where does transcription occur?

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Nucleus

Front

Polypeptides (proteins) are made from?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Where does translation occur?

Back

Ribosome

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with?

Back

Adenine

Front

DNA is double stranded. True or False?

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True

Front

What is the primary function of transcription?

Back

To synthesize RNA from a DNA template.

Front

What is the primary function of translation?

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To synthesize proteins from mRNA.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.