Protein Synthesis Flashcards
0
Q
An enzyme involved in transcription
A
RNA polymerase
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Q
Distinguish between Transcription and Translation and say where in the cell each takes place
A
Transcription - the copying of a sequence if genetic bases from DNA into mRNA (nucleus)
Translation - the conversion of a sequence of genetic bases on mRNA into a sequence if amino acids (ribosome)
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Explain the difference in terms of function between mRNA and tRNA
A
mRNA carries codes form DNA in the nucleus to ribosomes
tRNA decodes a mRNA sequence into a protein
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Q
Give 2 structural differences between RNA and DNA
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DNA - double stranded - contains the base thymine RNA - single stranded - contains the base uracil
