Transcription/Translation

Front

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation

Front

In which part of the cell does transcription occur in eukaryotes?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA)

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome.

Front

What is the genetic code?

Back

The genetic code is a set of rules that determines how the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is translated into the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the correct order of events in protein synthesis?

Back

DNA is transcribed to RNA, which is then translated to form a protein.

Front

What is the significance of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the site where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription?

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In prokaryotes, transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm; in eukaryotes, transcription occurs in the nucleus and translation occurs in the cytoplasm.