Transcription & Translation Flashcards
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What is translation?
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The process of using the information on a mRNA to synthesize a protein
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what is transcription?
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it’s the process of copying the coded information on a gene (piece of DNA) onto a RNA strand
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Where does transcription take place?
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occurs in nucleus
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Where does translation take place?
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It takes place in the cytoplasm
