How would translation be affected if transcription did not occur?

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Transcription and translation are two important steps for protein synthesis. Transcription involves formation of mRNA from parent DNA that has codes for protein synthesis, while translation involves decoding of genetic codes present in mRNA to make a specific polypeptide chain.

Thus, 'if transcription does not occur, translation would not take place as there is no mRNA that can code for a polypeptide chain.'