Question

which process is part of translation but not transcription?
a dna template is used to create an mrna strand.
a trna template is used to create a dna strand.
a trna template is used to create an mrna strand.
an mrna template is used to create an amino acid chain.

Explanation:

• Transcription is the process of making mRNA from a DNA template.
• Translation is the process where an mRNA template is used to create an amino - acid chain (protein) with the help of tRNA.
• Option 1: This is part of transcription (DNA→mRNA).
• Option 2: tRNA is not used to create a DNA strand. DNA replication uses a DNA template to create a new DNA strand.
• Option 3: tRNA is not used to create an mRNA strand. mRNA is made from DNA in transcription.
• Option 4: Using an mRNA template to create an amino - acid chain is specific to translation.

Answer:

An mRNA template is used to create an amino acid chain.