B.6(C) Supporting
Purpose of transcription – synthesize mRNA
Purpose of translation – synthesize protein
Base pairing between DNA and RNA
DNA adenine pairs with RNA uracil
DNA thymine pairs with RNA adenine
DNA cytosine pairs with RNA guanine
DNA guanine pairs with RNA cytosine
Types of RNA
Messenger RNA (mRNA
Ribosomal RNA (Ribosome or rRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA
Activity
1. Write the mRNA sequence that is complementary to the DNA sequence TAC ACC GGT ATA AGG CGT.
2. Use the mRNA Codon Chart above to determine the amino acid sequence from the mRNA sequence AUG CAU GAC AGA AUC UAA.
3. Create a Venn diagram to compare transcription and translation.
Check Your Understanding
What is the purpose of transcription and translation?
What are the products and the location of transcription and translation?
What are the similarities between the two processes?
Explain complementary base pairing.