What is the process of transcribing DNA to mRNA?
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Transcription is the process where the DNA sequence is copied into mRNA. For example, the DNA sequence GCTATA is transcribed to mRNA as CGAUAU.
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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 is transcribed to RNA, which is then translated into protein.
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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 corresponding codon in mRNA.
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What is the complementary base pairing rule in RNA?
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In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil (A-U) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).
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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message during translation.
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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.
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What is the start codon and its significance?
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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid methionine.
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