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Which nitrogenous base pairs with Guanine in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with Guanine in DNA?
What are the main components of the DNA backbone?
What are the main components of the DNA backbone?
What is the primary role of transcription in the cell?
What is the primary role of transcription in the cell?
What occurs during DNA replication?
What occurs during DNA replication?
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Which structure represents the smallest unit of biological organization in the given size order?
Which structure represents the smallest unit of biological organization in the given size order?
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Transcription specifically occurs in which part of the cell?
Transcription specifically occurs in which part of the cell?
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What type of mutation involves a single base change in the DNA sequence?
What type of mutation involves a single base change in the DNA sequence?
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Which types of RNA are primarily involved in the translation process?
Which types of RNA are primarily involved in the translation process?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Function
- DNA is composed of nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base.
- Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).
- The DNA backbone is formed by the phosphate groups and deoxyribose sugars.
- DNA replication is the process of copying DNA before cell division.
- Specific pairing of nitrogenous bases allows for accurate DNA replication.
DNA Replication and Mutations
- Mutations can alter DNA sequences causing changes in protein function.
- Point mutations involve a single base change.
- Frameshift mutations involve the addition or deletion of bases, changing the reading frame.
RNA Structure and Function
- RNA is composed of nucleotides with a phosphate group, a ribose sugar, and nitrogenous bases (A, U, G, C).
- Transcription is the process in the nucleus that produces mRNA from DNA.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA) are critical for translation.
- Translation occurs at ribosomes.
Biological Structures and Order
- Biological structures ordered from largest to smallest: cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, nucleotide.
Roles of Biological Molecules
- DNA stores genetic information and regulates cell activity.
- mRNA carries instructions for protein synthesis.
- tRNA transports amino acids during protein synthesis.
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Test your knowledge on the structure and function of DNA and RNA. This quiz covers topics such as DNA replication, mutations, and the different types of RNA involved in protein synthesis. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of molecular biology!
