Practice - Transcription (in the nucleus)
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Practice Questions
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What is the process called when DNA is transcribed into RNA?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a transformation from DNA to RNA.
What enzyme is responsible for transcription?
💡 Hint: It’s the key that unlocks the DNA code.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main function of RNA polymerase?
💡 Hint: Think about what it does in the transcription process.
Transcription occurs in which part of the cell?
💡 Hint: Consider where DNA resides in a eukaryotic cell.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how a small substitution mutation in the DNA can impact mRNA synthesis and the final protein produced.
💡 Hint: Consider how one changed letter in a sentence can change its meaning.
If RNA polymerase encounters a stop signal during transcription, what will it do? What are the implications of this for protein synthesis?
💡 Hint: Think about how signal cues serve as instructions for when to stop in any process.
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