Differentiate between transcription and translation


In transcription, RNA polymerase uses the nucleotide sequence on DNA to construct a complementary strand of mRNA. In translation, ribosomes use information carried by the mRNA strand and tRNA to synthesize the corresponding polypeptide.

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a) C b) D c) E d) F e) H

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Which of the following is not part of the limbic system?

A. Amygdala B. Cingulate gyrus C. Hippocampus D. Mammillary bodies E. Substantia nigra

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are considered ________

A) major nutrients B) minerals C) vitamins D) coenzymes E) minor nutrients

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Proteins are ________ built from ________ different amino acids

A) polypeptides; 20 B) macromolecules; 40 C) molecules; 10 D) polymers; 20 E) monomers; 10

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