2.6 - Transcription and Translation
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary role of transcription?
💡 Hint: Think about the process that leads to protein synthesis.
What does tRNA do during translation?
💡 Hint: Consider what helps in building a protein.
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What is the function of RNA polymerase?
💡 Hint: Think of the enzyme that initiates the transcription process.
True or False: tRNA is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome.
💡 Hint: What helps build proteins from the mRNA message?
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Suppose a mutation changes the DNA sequence affecting a codon responsible for an important amino acid in a protein. Analyze the potential implications of this mutation on the protein's function.
💡 Hint: Consider how each step in the genetic flow might be impacted.
Explain how different levels of gene regulation influence the processes of transcription and translation.
💡 Hint: Think about external factors that could impact gene expression.
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