What is transcription in the context of molecular biology?
AP Bio - 3rd Six Weeks Exam 24-25 - 17 Dec 24

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Transcription is the process by which the information in a DNA sequence is copied into a complementary RNA sequence, specifically mRNA.
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Define heterochromatin.
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Heterochromatin is a tightly packed form of DNA, also known as condensed DNA, which is generally transcriptionally inactive.
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What is mismatch repair in DNA replication?
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Mismatch repair is a form of DNA repair in which non-complementary nucleotides are recognized, excised, and replaced with correct nucleotides.
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True or False: Enzymes are involved in DNA replication, and helicase unwinds mRNA strands.
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False. Helicase unwinds DNA strands, not mRNA.
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What role does ligase play in DNA replication?
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Ligase is an enzyme that joins DNA fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.
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What is the primary function of RNA polymerase?
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RNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template during transcription.
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Explain the difference between DNA and RNA.
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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.
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