Specific base pairing is very crucial for the process of transcription and translation to avoid any mistake or change in the sequence of the DNA. Any alteration in the sequence of DNA leads to deleterious problems.
Further Explanation:
Genes are present in DNA and they encode the protein. They perform many metabolic functions that are necessary for the body. DNA is replicated during the process of cell division.
The expression of the gene is converted into protein by two-steps:
• Transcription
• Translation
In transcription, DNA is converted into messenger RNA. In this process, the nucleotide is responsible for complementary base pairing and RNA polymerase is used in this process. The newly formed mRNA is now converted into protein. The process of formation of protein from mRNA is referred to as translation. This sequence of amino acids is related to the sequence of DNA. Three bases read by the codon and give a specific triplet of amino acid. The strand of mRNA is work as a template to make a chain of the amino acid. In both the process-specific, base-pairing is very crucial or necessary to avoid any aberration or mistake in the sequence. If any mistake occurs during transcription and translation, then the mutated form of protein synthesize and does improper functioning in the body.
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Answer Details:
Grade: High School
Subject: Biology
Topic: DNA replication
Keywords: DNA, replication, transcription, translation, protein, mRNA, amino acid, codon, nucleotide, base-pairing, specific, RNA polymerase, complementary.
