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Each organism's unique traits are encoded in molecules of _________ acid.
Each organism's unique traits are encoded in molecules of _________ acid.
deoxyribonucleic
The primary function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.
The primary function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.
True (A)
Which statement about DNA is incorrect?
Which statement about DNA is incorrect?
Molecules of DNA are composed of long chains of _________.
Molecules of DNA are composed of long chains of _________.
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Excluding hydrogen bonds, what are the three components of a DNA molecule?
Excluding hydrogen bonds, what are the three components of a DNA molecule?
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In the context of DNA, what does 'complementary' mean?
In the context of DNA, what does 'complementary' mean?
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Purines and pyrimidines are _________ found in nucleotides.
Purines and pyrimidines are _________ found in nucleotides.
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Why are James Watson and Francis Crick important to science?
Why are James Watson and Francis Crick important to science?
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Which statement is incorrect regarding DNA replication?
Which statement is incorrect regarding DNA replication?
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RNA carries instructions for making proteins.
RNA carries instructions for making proteins.
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What is produced during transcription?
What is produced during transcription?
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During DNA replication, a complementary strand of DNA is made for each original DNA strand. Thus, if a portion of the original strand is AACCTT, then the new strand will be ______.
During DNA replication, a complementary strand of DNA is made for each original DNA strand. Thus, if a portion of the original strand is AACCTT, then the new strand will be ______.
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Match the type of RNA with its main function:
Match the type of RNA with its main function:
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Which of the following describes the term 'catalyzed'?
Which of the following describes the term 'catalyzed'?
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During translation, a ribosome binds to ______ RNA.
During translation, a ribosome binds to ______ RNA.
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Transcription proceeds when RNA polymerase binds to a promoter on a strand of RNA.
Transcription proceeds when RNA polymerase binds to a promoter on a strand of RNA.
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What is the name of each nucleotide triplet in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid?
What is the name of each nucleotide triplet in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid?
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The human genome consists of 25 chromosome pairs.
The human genome consists of 25 chromosome pairs.
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What are the components of a nucleotide?
What are the components of a nucleotide?
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During translation, the __________ acid detaches from the __________ RNA molecule.
During translation, the __________ acid detaches from the __________ RNA molecule.
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Which of the following statements about Oswald Avery's experiment is correct?
Which of the following statements about Oswald Avery's experiment is correct?
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The transfer of genetic material from one cell to another is called __________.
The transfer of genetic material from one cell to another is called __________.
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Each organism has a unique combination of characteristics encoded in DNA.
Each organism has a unique combination of characteristics encoded in DNA.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Function
- DNA is a unique combination of characteristics encoded in deoxyribonucleic acid molecules.
- DNA's primary function is to store and transmit genetic information.
DNA Components
- A DNA nucleotide contains a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- DNA is composed of long chains of nucleotides.
- The three components of DNA (excluding hydrogen bonds) are deoxyribose sugar, nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.
- Purines and pyrimidines are bases found in nucleotides.
DNA Replication and Structure
- DNA replication occurs before cell division.
- During replication, the double-stranded DNA unwinds, and complementary strands are duplicated.
- DNA replication involves two complementary strands.
- DNA molecules are arranged in a tightly coiled helix. (This is supported by X-ray diffraction studies of Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin).
- Erwin Chargaff's rules state that the amount of adenine (A) equals the amount of thymine (T), and the amount of guanine (G) equals the amount of cytosine (C).
Transcription and Translation
- Transcription is the process of synthesizing an mRNA strand from a DNA template.
- mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus using a complementary DNA strand as a template.
- mRNA moves from the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm to perform translation.
- Translation is the process of synthesizing a protein using codon sequences present within the mRNA.
- Translation, a process to create proteins, occurs when proteins move from mRNA to Ribosomes and the base sequence of mRNA is translated to an amino acid sequence by tRNA.
Other Key Concepts
- DNA polymerase catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to form a DNA strand.
- Messenger RNA is one form of RNA that carries instructions for protein synthesis.
- The term 'catalyzed' means to speed up a reaction.
- RNA has uracil in place of thymine (present in DNA)
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is another form of RNA.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis.
- Genetic material can be transferred from one cell to another through transformation.
- DNA is the genetic material that determines characteristics.
- The human genome contains 30,000 genes, 3.2 billion base pairs and 23 chromosome pairs.
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Test your knowledge on the structure, components, and replication of DNA. This quiz covers the essential roles of nucleotides, the double helix formation, and key principles like Chargaff's rules. Perfect for students studying genetics and molecular biology.
