Briefly explain the difference between transcription and translation

What will be an ideal response?


Transcription is making mRNA from DNA and it occurs in the nucleus, while translation is making a protein from the information in mRNA and happens in the cytosol of the cell.

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The mRNA sequence that is complementary to the sequence ATC on DNA is

A) ATC. B) TAG. C) UAG. D) AUG. E) AUC.

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__________ is the hormone antagonist of insulin

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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The ends of each tracheal cartilage are connected by an elastic ligament and the

A) cuneiform cartilages. B) diaphragm. C) arytenoid cartilages. D) pleura. E) trachealis muscle.

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This figure shows a left lateral view of the brain. What lobe does number 2 indicate?

A. Occipital B. Parietal C. Temporal D. Insula E. Frontal

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