DNA, RNA Protein Synthesis

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication

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Each sequence of three nucleotides is called —

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codon

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Which process is identified by number 2 in the diagram?

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translation

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In what process is mRNA synthesized?

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Transcription

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The information about an organism’s heredity is stored in its DNA. DNA is located in the cell’s _____________________.

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nucleus

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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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 from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.