DNA, genes and protein synthesis + genetic diversity

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Clues

  • In transcription, the triplet code of DNA is transcribed into a sequence of codons on mRNA. What is the next stage? (11)
  • What are non-coding sequences within a gene called? (7)
  • What do polypeptides make up? (1, 7)
  • What does the mRNA leave the nucleus via? (3, 7, 5)
  • What is an example of directional selection? (10)
  • What is an example of stabilising selection? (5, 5, 5)
  • What is the shape of tRNA? (6, 4)
  • Where does the synthesis of proteins occur? (2, 3, 9)
  • Where is a gene located? (3, 5)
  • Where is the DNA of chromosomes held? (2, 8)

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