When you miss a class and copy a fellow student's class notes,it is analogous to
A) mutation of a gene.
B) translation of mRNA.
C) transcription of DNA.
D) protein modification.
E) replication of DNA.

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Transcription is the process by which DNA is copied into RNA. By copying a fellow student's class notes, you are essentially "transcribing" their notes to create a copy for yourself.

None of the other choices are appropriate analogies. Mutation of a gene implies a permanent change in genetic information, which does not apply to copying class notes. Translation of mRNA refers to the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is decoded to produce a protein, which is not relevant to copying class notes. Protein modification is the process by which already-existing proteins are chemically altered, which also does not apply to copying class notes. Replication of DNA involves the creation of an exact copy of a DNA molecule, which is a closer analogy than the other incorrect choices, but still not as accurate as transcription.

When You Miss a Class and Copy a Fellow Student's