What is RNA polymerase?
RNA and Protein Synthesis

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1.
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RNA polymerase is an enzyme in the nucleus that synthesizes mRNA from a DNA template during transcription.
2.
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What are frameshift mutations?
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Frameshift mutations are genetic mutations caused by insertions or deletions of nucleotides that change the reading frame of the genetic code.
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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome, where they are assembled into proteins according to the sequence of the mRNA.
4.
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What is an anticodon?
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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA during protein synthesis.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which nitrogen base is not found in RNA?
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Thymine is not found in RNA; instead, RNA contains uracil.
6.
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What is the function of mRNA?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome in the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.
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What is the significance of codons?
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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid during protein synthesis.
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