Transcription/Translation

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA. It occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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Where does translation occur?

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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by reading mRNA.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.

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What is tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information: DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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What is the purpose of transcription?

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The purpose of transcription is to create an RNA copy of a gene from DNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.