What is the main purpose of transcription?

To create an RNA copy of a DNA sequence

Describe the role of RNA polymerase in transcription.

RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of DNA, separates the DNA strands, and synthesizes a complementary RNA strand by adding nucleotides.

What is the key difference between the template strand and the non-template strand of DNA during transcription?

The template strand is used by RNA polymerase to create the RNA molecule, while the non-template strand has a similar sequence to the RNA (except T is replaced with U).

Explain the significance of the promoter region in transcription.

The promoter region signals where transcription should start and allows RNA polymerase to bind to the DNA.

What happens during the termination stage of transcription?

RNA polymerase reaches the terminator sequence, the RNA strand separates from the DNA, and transcription stops.

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From DNA to Protein

Name: From DNA to Protein
Author: Insta~Lesson

10th GradeScience90 min

aligned to Ngss Hs-ls1-1

Learning Objective

I can describe how DNA is transcribed into RNA and translated into proteins.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Transcription & Translation | From DNA to RNA to Protein

2 Minute Classroom

Practice

27 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe the process of transcription, including the roles of RNA polymerase, the promoter, and the template strand.”

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