DNA Transcription
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Objective
I can model the process of DNA transcription, showing how DNA is used as a template to create an mRNA molecule.
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Practice
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Define transcription in your own words and explain why it is necessary for protein synthesis.
What is the role of mRNA in the process of transcription?
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Exit ticket
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“A template strand of DNA has the sequence 3'-TCAG-5'. What is the sequence of the mRNA molecule transcribed from this DNA? During transcription, if RNA polymerase encounters the DNA sequence 5'-GCTA-3' on the template strand, what corresponding sequence will be present on the newly synthesized mRNA molecule? ”
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