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  • What is the product formed during transcription?
    The product formed during transcription is an RNA molecule.
  • What is the product formed during translation?
    The product formed during translation is a protein.
  • Does transcription involve a change in macromolecule class?
    No, transcription does not involve a change in macromolecule class; both DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.
  • Does translation involve a change in macromolecule class?
    Yes, translation involves a change from nucleic acids (RNA) to proteins (amino acids).
  • What is the major enzyme involved in transcription?
    The major enzyme involved in transcription is RNA polymerase.
  • What is the major structure involved in translation?
    The major structure involved in translation is the ribosome.
  • Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?
    Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
  • Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?
    Translation occurs in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.
  • What is the direction of RNA synthesis during transcription?
    RNA synthesis during transcription occurs from the 5' end to the 3' end.
  • What is the direction of protein synthesis during translation?
    Protein synthesis during translation occurs from the N-terminal to the C-terminal.
  • What molecule is used as a template during transcription?
    DNA is used as a template during transcription.
  • What molecule is used as a template during translation?
    RNA is used as a template during translation.
  • What is the main function of RNA polymerase?
    RNA polymerase builds the RNA molecule during transcription.
  • What is the main function of the ribosome?
    The ribosome builds the protein during translation.
  • What is the starting material for transcription?
    The starting material for transcription is DNA.