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Question:

The diagram shows an important concept in the genetic implication of DNA. Fill in the blanks A to C.

A-transcription, B-replication, C-James Watson

A-translation, B-extension, C-Rosalind Franklin

A-translation, B-transcription, C-Erevin Chargaff

A-transcription, B-translation, C-Francis Crick

Solution:

The process by which RNA is synthesised from DNA is transcription. Hence, A is transcription. The process by which proteins are made from mRNA is translation. Hence, B is translation. This scheme represents Central dogma of molecular biology which was proposed by Francis Crick. Hence, C is Francis Crick. So, the correct answer is 'A-transcription, B-translation, C-Francis Crick'