What is transcription?
Transcription and Translation

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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 translation?
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Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is used to synthesize proteins, involving ribosomes and transfer RNA (tRNA).
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What is the role of mRNA?
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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.
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What is the role of tRNA?
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tRNA transfers specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the mRNA codons.
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What are codons?
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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during translation.
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What is a stop codon?
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A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet within mRNA that signals the end of translation, indicating that the protein synthesis is complete.
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What is the structure of DNA?
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DNA is structured as a double helix, consisting of two strands of nucleotides twisted around each other.
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