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Multiple Choice
What is the correct order of processes involved in protein synthesis according to the central dogma of molecular biology?
A
Transcription, Replication, Translation
B
Replication, Transcription, Translation
C
Transcription, Translation, Replication
D
Transcription, Translation
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Understand the central dogma of molecular biology, which describes the flow of genetic information within a biological system. It is typically summarized as DNA -> RNA -> Protein.
Identify the processes involved in the central dogma: Replication, Transcription, and Translation.
Replication is the process of copying DNA to produce identical DNA molecules. It is not directly involved in protein synthesis but is crucial for cell division.
Transcription is the first step in protein synthesis, where the DNA sequence of a gene is transcribed to produce messenger RNA (mRNA). This occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
Translation is the second step in protein synthesis, where the mRNA is translated into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein. This occurs in the ribosome in the cytoplasm.