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Chromosomes are structures that carry the code for inherited traits in the form of:
Chromosomes are structures that carry the code for inherited traits in the form of:
- hybrids
- genes (correct)
- phenotypes
- enzymes
Which nucleic acid is found only in the cell nucleus?
Which nucleic acid is found only in the cell nucleus?
- DNA (correct)
- mRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
Which nucleic acid determines the physical characteristics and chemical makeup of an organism?
Which nucleic acid determines the physical characteristics and chemical makeup of an organism?
- mRNA
- DNA (correct)
- mRNA
- amino acids
Watson and Crick described the DNA molecule as a:
Watson and Crick described the DNA molecule as a:
Within a molecule of DNA, adenine binds only to:
Within a molecule of DNA, adenine binds only to:
A weak hydrogen bond in a DNA molecule occurs between:
A weak hydrogen bond in a DNA molecule occurs between:
Which substance is not found in RNA?
Which substance is not found in RNA?
Where can mRNA be found in the cell?
Where can mRNA be found in the cell?
How many kinds of proteins exist in a cell?
How many kinds of proteins exist in a cell?
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes
Structures carrying the code for inherited traits.
Genes
Genes
Specific sequences of DNA that code for a particular trait.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
A nucleic acid containing the genetic instructions for all known living organisms.
Cell Nucleus
Cell Nucleus
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mRNA (messenger RNA)
mRNA (messenger RNA)
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Double Helix
Double Helix
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Adenine (A)
Adenine (A)
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Thymine (T)
Thymine (T)
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Hydrogen Bond in DNA
Hydrogen Bond in DNA
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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)
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Uracil (U)
Uracil (U)
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Translation
Translation
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Amino Acid
Amino Acid
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Protein
Protein
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
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Cytosine (C)
Cytosine (C)
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Guanine (G)
Guanine (G)
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rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
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tRNA (transfer RNA)
tRNA (transfer RNA)
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Study Notes
- Chromosomes carry the code for inherited traits in the form of genes
- DNA is found only in the cell nucleus
- DNA determines the physical characteristics and chemical makeup of an organism
- Watson and Crick described the DNA molecule as a double helix
- Within a molecule of DNA, adenine binds only to thymine
- A weak hydrogen bond in a DNA molecule occurs between the two bases
- Thymine is not found in RNA
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) can be found in both the nucleus and cytoplasm
- Uracil is not found in DNA
- There are thousands of kinds of proteins in a cell
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Explore DNA's role in heredity, its double helix structure, and base pairing rules. Learn about RNA's differences, including uracil instead of thymine, and its function in protein synthesis. Discover the diverse world of proteins within a cell.
