6 Questions
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
The sequence of nucleotides in DNA
What is the outcome of a point mutation in an organism's DNA?
A change in the sequence of amino acids in a protein
What is the term for a single set of chromosomes in a cell?
Haploid
What is the relationship between genes and alleles?
An allele is a type of gene
What is the purpose of the complementary base pairing rule in DNA?
To infer the sequence of a DNA strand
What is the difference between transcription and translation?
Transcription occurs in the nucleus, while translation occurs in the cytoplasm
Test your knowledge of traits and DNA structure. Learn about the relationship between genes, proteins, and traits, and explore the chemical structure of DNA molecules. Identify the components of a nucleotide and compare the four types.
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