Question

1. in dna replication, dna is being copied into ________
2. define protein synthesis: __________________________

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1. in transcription, dna is being copied into ________
2. in translation, rna is being copied into ________
3. amino acids are the building blocks of ________

Explanation:

1. DNA replication produces an identical DNA copy.
2. Protein synthesis is the process of making proteins from genetic instructions.
3. Transcription converts DNA genetic info to mRNA.
4. Translation uses mRNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.
5. Amino acids link to form proteins.

Answer:

1. DNA
2. The process by which cells make proteins using genetic information from DNA
3. mRNA (messenger RNA)
4. a protein
5. proteins