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What is the overall process described by the Central Dogma?

  • Proteins -> RNA
  • RNA -> DNA
  • DNA -> Proteins
  • DNA -> RNA -> Proteins (correct)

What occurs in Step 1 of the Central Dogma?

DNA unwinds

What happens in Step 2 of the Central Dogma?

mRNA is transcribed from DNA in nucleus

What is the role of mRNA in Step 3?

<p>mRNA travels to ribosome (rRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in Step 4 of the Central Dogma?

<p>tRNA anti-codon matches mRNA codon</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is formed in Step 5 of the Central Dogma?

<p>Polypeptide forms -- ultimately the protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Central Dogma Overview

  • Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information: DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into proteins.
  • Fundamental process crucial for gene expression and protein synthesis in all living cells.

Step 1: DNA Unwinds

  • The double-helix structure of DNA unwinds to expose the genes that are to be transcribed.
  • Unwinding allows access to the nucleotide sequences necessary for transcription.

Step 2: mRNA Transcription

  • Messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized using a DNA template in the nucleus.
  • RNA polymerase enzyme plays a key role in reading the DNA and forming mRNA by matching nucleotides with complementary bases.

Step 3: mRNA Transport

  • The newly formed mRNA exits the nucleus and moves to the ribosome located in the cytoplasm.
  • This transport is essential as ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Step 4: tRNA Matching

  • Transfer RNA (tRNA) with specific anti-codons pairs with the corresponding mRNA codons.
  • Each tRNA carries a specific amino acid, linking the genetic code to amino acid sequence.

Step 5: Polypeptide Formation

  • Amino acids are linked together to form a polypeptide chain during translation at the ribosome.
  • The polypeptide chain undergoes folding and modifications, ultimately resulting in a functional protein.

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