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What is the primary function of chromosomes in the cell?
What is the primary function of chromosomes in the cell?
Which of the following describes the shape of DNA?
Which of the following describes the shape of DNA?
How do nucleotide bases pair in DNA?
How do nucleotide bases pair in DNA?
What is the process called where RNA copies information from DNA?
What is the process called where RNA copies information from DNA?
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What purpose does RNA serve in relation to proteins?
What purpose does RNA serve in relation to proteins?
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Study Notes
Chromosomes
- 46 chromosomes in each cell (23 pairs)
- DNA coils for smaller space
- DNA is an organism's genetic material
- Contains growth, reproduction, and self-maintenance information
DNA Shape
- Double helix
- Nucleotides in the middle (like teeth of a zipper)
- Adenine pairs with Thymine
- Guanine pairs with Cytosine
DNA Replication
- Makes copies of DNA
- DNA strands unzip
- Nucleotide bases are copied
- Excess DNA is "junk DNA"
Chromosomes Hold
- DNA
- Information for making proteins
RNA
- Single-stranded
- Gets information from DNA to make proteins
- Transcription: RNA copies information from DNA
- Translation: RNA uses information to make proteins
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This quiz covers key concepts related to DNA, chromosomes, and RNA. Explore the structure of DNA, the process of DNA replication, and the functions of RNA in protein synthesis. Test your knowledge on these fundamental topics of genetics!
