Transcription and Translation

Transcription and Translation

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is transcription?

Back

Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). It occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is translation?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does transcription take place?

Back

Transcription takes place in the nucleus.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does translation take place?

Back

Translation takes place in the cytoplasm, specifically at the ribosome.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a codon?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it is translated into a protein.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the start codon?

Back

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

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