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Which of the following statements is true regarding the genetic code?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the genetic code?
- Three nucleotides are required to determine a specific amino acid. (correct)
- DNA sequences do not impact the mRNA produced.
- All amino acids are represented by the same nucleotide sequence.
- Each amino acid corresponds to a single nucleotide sequence.
What amino acids are specified by the DNA sequence CAAGGATAT?
What amino acids are specified by the DNA sequence CAAGGATAT?
- Valine, Isoleucine, and Proline (correct)
- Valine, Isoleucine, and Methionine
- Histidine, Glutamine, and Glutamic Acid
- Glycine, Serine, and Threonine
In the context of protein synthesis, what role do RNA molecules play?
In the context of protein synthesis, what role do RNA molecules play?
- They solely encode the genetic information.
- They are responsible for folding proteins into their functional shapes.
- They convert DNA directly into amino acids.
- They transport the genetic code from DNA to ribosomes. (correct)
Which nucleotide sequence corresponds to the amino acid Histidine?
Which nucleotide sequence corresponds to the amino acid Histidine?
What is the relationship between nucleotides and amino acids?
What is the relationship between nucleotides and amino acids?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of nucleotides in the formation of nucleic acids?
Which of the following accurately describes the role of nucleotides in the formation of nucleic acids?
What distinguishes deoxyribose from ribose in terms of structure?
What distinguishes deoxyribose from ribose in terms of structure?
In the context of nucleic acids, what is the primary function of mRNA?
In the context of nucleic acids, what is the primary function of mRNA?
Which term best describes the experiment conducted by Griffith that contributed to the discovery of DNA?
Which term best describes the experiment conducted by Griffith that contributed to the discovery of DNA?
What role does uracil play in nucleic acids?
What role does uracil play in nucleic acids?
What significance does Rosalind Franklin have in the study of DNA?
What significance does Rosalind Franklin have in the study of DNA?
Which of the following accurately reflects the base-pairing rules for DNA?
Which of the following accurately reflects the base-pairing rules for DNA?
Which statement best describes the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
Which statement best describes the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
What is the main function of DNA within a eukaryotic cell?
What is the main function of DNA within a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following correctly identifies the sugars used in DNA and RNA?
Which of the following correctly identifies the sugars used in DNA and RNA?
Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following best defines a point mutation?
Which of the following best defines a point mutation?
What role does rRNA play in protein synthesis?
What role does rRNA play in protein synthesis?
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the differences between DNA and RNA?
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the differences between DNA and RNA?
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
In what primary cellular process is RNA involved?
In what primary cellular process is RNA involved?
Flashcards
Transformation
Transformation
The process of changing one type of organism into another.
Griffith's experiment
Griffith's experiment
An experiment that proved DNA can transfer genetic information.
DNA molecule
DNA molecule
A molecule that carries genetic instructions in living organisms.
Franklin
Franklin
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Nucleotides
Nucleotides
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Ribose
Ribose
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Protein Synthesis
Protein Synthesis
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DNA
DNA
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RNA
RNA
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Genetic Code
Genetic Code
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Codon
Codon
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Transcription
Transcription
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Translation
Translation
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Central dogma
Central dogma
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Point mutation
Point mutation
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Hox gene
Hox gene
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DNA base pairing
DNA base pairing
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RNA base pairing
RNA base pairing
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Location of eukaryotic DNA
Location of eukaryotic DNA
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