What is transcription?
Transcription and Translation

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Transcription is the process of copying a gene's DNA sequence into RNA.
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What is translation?
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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the mRNA sequence.
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What is the role of mRNA?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
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What is the role of tRNA?
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tRNA (transfer RNA) delivers specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis and contains an anti-codon that pairs with mRNA.
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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into proteins.
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What is RNA polymerase?
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RNA polymerase is the enzyme that synthesizes RNA from a DNA template during transcription.
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What are the four nucleotide bases found in RNA?
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The four nucleotide bases in RNA are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
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