Transcription and translation Flashcards

1
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What is transcription?

A

Synthesis of RNA under direction of DNA

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2
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What does transcription produce?

A

messenger RNA (mRNA)

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3
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What is translation?

A

Synthesis of a polypeptide

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4
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What is the site of translation?

A

Ribosomes

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5
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What is a primary transcript?

A

the initial RNA transcript from any gene

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