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When a DNA sequence is used to synthesize mRNA, the process is called _________.
  1. Translation
  2. Transcription
  3. Translocation
  4. Transduction
  5. Translucent
Explanation
Answer: B, Transcription. In transcription, mRNA is created using DNA as a template.

Key Takeaway: Translation is the process by which proteins are produced using RNA as a transcript. Translocation describes the process by which neighboring chromosomes swap genetic information. Transduction is the process by which DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus. Translucent describes a material that allows for a free passage of light.
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