Copying genetic information from DNA into RNA is called __________;using the information contained in mRNA to make a polypeptide is called __________.
A) transcription;translation
B) translation;transcription
C) DNA replication;translation
D) DNA duplication;transcription
E) DNA translation;RNA transcription

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Transcription is the process by which genetic information is copied from DNA into RNA. Translation is the process by which the information contained in mRNA is used to make a polypeptide. Option A correctly identifies these two processes. Option B reverses the order of the processes. Option C incorrectly identifies DNA replication, which is the copying of DNA before cell division, and translation. Option D uses the term "DNA duplication," which is not a scientifically recognized term, instead of DNA replication. Option E incorrectly uses the term "DNA translation."

Copying Genetic Information from DNA into RNA Is Called __________;Using