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What is the sugar in DNA?
deoxyribose
What is the sugar in RNA?
ribose
How many strands does DNA have?
2 strands
How many strands does RNA have?
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What is the base for DNA?
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What is the base for RNA?
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What is the process of using DNA to produce complementary RNA molecules?
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What sequence in mRNA complements the sequence in the DNA template?
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In eukaryotes, where is RNA formed and where does it travel?
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What binds DNA during transcription?
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What is a polypeptide?
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What is the genetic code?
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What is a codon?
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What acts like a 'start' and 'stop' signal for protein synthesis?
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What is translation?
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What is an anticodon?
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What is gene expression?
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What are genes?
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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
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All organisms are mostly the same in?
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What bonds hold the bases of DNA molecules together?
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Which two scientists are credited with discovering the structure of DNA?
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What is the 1st step of DNA replication?
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What is the 2nd step of DNA replication?
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What is the 3rd step of DNA replication?
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If a DNA molecule is composed of 40% thymine, what percentage of guanine is expected?
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What does DNA replication result in?
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What adds complementary bases during replication?
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What is the spiral structure of DNA described as?
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DNA is found in what part of the cell?
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What pairs with thymine?
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What pairs with guanine?
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During what phase of a cell's cycle does replication take place?
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What is the purpose of DNA?
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What is the purpose of RNA?
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What does RNA stand for?
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The actions of your traits or what your traits are made up of is?
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DNA to RNA is called?
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RNA into protein is called?
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What are the 3 types of RNA?
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What carries instructions to make a protein?
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Where are ribosome proteins made?
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What carries the amino acid to the ribosomes and matches them to the mRNA code?
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What does one of the DNA strands serve as when making RNA?
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Study Notes
DNA and RNA Structure
- DNA contains deoxyribose sugar; RNA contains ribose sugar.
- DNA is a double-stranded molecule; RNA is single-stranded.
- DNA bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), Cytosine (C).
- RNA bases: Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Guanine (G), Cytosine (C).
Transcription and Translation
- Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.
- mRNA sequence complements the DNA template through base pairing.
- Translation decodes mRNA into a protein using codons (three-base sequences).
- Codons act like "start" and "stop" signals in protein synthesis.
- Anticodons on tRNA molecules pair with mRNA codons.
Gene Expression and Genetic Code
- Gene expression involves DNA, RNA, and proteins to manifest genetic information.
- Genes provide instructions for protein assembly.
- Genetic code consists of four DNA nitrogen bases structured in sequences across chromosomes.
Molecular Biology Principles
- Central dogma: Information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.
- All organisms share common molecular biology features in their genes.
- Hydrogen bonds hold DNA bases together.
DNA Replication
- First step: DNA "unzips" to begin replication.
- Second step: Complementary bases attach to the template strands.
- Final result: Two identical DNA molecules, each containing an original strand.
- DNA polymerase adds complementary bases during replication.
- Replication occurs in the "S" phase of the cell cycle.
Components of RNA
- Three types of RNA:
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries protein synthesis instructions.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) makes up ribosome structures where proteins are synthesized.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids to the ribosomes.
Key DNA and RNA Pairing Rules
- Thymine pairs with Adenine; Guanine pairs with Cytosine.
- In DNA, if thymine constitutes 40%, guanine should be 10%, following Chargaff's rules.
Location of Genetic Material
- DNA is typically located in the nucleus of a cell.
- RNA is formed in the nucleus and travels to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.
Functions of DNA and RNA
- DNA's primary role: Store and transmit genetic information.
- RNA's main function: Synthesize proteins based on genetic instructions.
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