How is mRNA made?

Living Systems: Unit 3 LC1 Review

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mRNA is made when it 'reads' the code (base sequences) in the DNA and forms a molecule of complementary bases.
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What bases are contained in DNA?
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DNA contains the bases adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.
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Which molecule is made during transcription?
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mRNA is made during transcription.
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What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?
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The sides of the DNA ladder are formed by deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.
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What is Thymine replaced with in RNA?
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Thymine is replaced with Uracil in RNA.
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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, where proteins are synthesized.
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.
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