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Protein Synthesis Flashcards

1
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what is transcription?

A

DNA is copied and an mRNA molecule is formed

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what is translation?

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mRNA is translated and an amino acid sequence is formed

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describe a DNA molecule

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-two strands coiled to form a double helix
-the strands are linked with complimentary base pairings
-adenine with thymine and cytosine with guanine

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describe an RNA molecule

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single stranded
with uracil instead of thymine

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