Question

Distinguish between the following.

Transcription and Translation

Answer 1

	Transcription	Translation
i.	Transcription is the process of synthesis of mRNA from DNA.	Translation is the process by which tRNA having anticodon to the codon on the mRNA, supplies amino acids, as per the message on mRNA.
ii.	It occurs in the nucleus.	It occurs in the cytoplasm.
iii.	It is the process of RNA synthesis.	It is the process of protein synthesis.
iv.	RNA polymerase catalyses this process.	The ribosome catalyses this process.