L2 Transcription/Translation Practice

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What is the process of Transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is the process of Translation?

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Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is used to synthesize proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA.

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What molecule is produced during Transcription?

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mRNA is produced during Transcription.

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What molecule is produced during Translation?

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Protein is produced during Translation.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA serves as a template for protein synthesis during Translation.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during Translation.

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What is the start codon?

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The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid Methionine and signals the beginning of Translation.

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What is the significance of the stop codons?

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Stop codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) signal the termination of protein synthesis.