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Quick questions on Transcription and translation: H2 Biology Molecular Genetics
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What is translation?Show answer
Translation occurs at the ribosome and uses transfer RNA (tRNA). Each tRNA has an anticodon and carries the specific amino acid for the codon it matches.
What is q1?Show answer
State the enzyme that catalyses transcription. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the role of the ribosome in translation. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why splicing is necessary in a eukaryotic cell but not in a prokaryotic cell. [2 marks]
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