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Which pairs of nitrogenous bases correctly match in DNA?
Which pairs of nitrogenous bases correctly match in DNA?
What are the two main components that make up the backbone of DNA?
What are the two main components that make up the backbone of DNA?
During which cellular process is DNA copied?
During which cellular process is DNA copied?
What is the smallest biological structure in the following order: Cell, Nucleus, Chromosome, DNA, Nucleotide?
What is the smallest biological structure in the following order: Cell, Nucleus, Chromosome, DNA, Nucleotide?
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What type of mutation involves a single base change in DNA?
What type of mutation involves a single base change in DNA?
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In which part of the cell does transcription occur?
In which part of the cell does transcription occur?
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Which of the following is NOT a role of RNA in the process of translation?
Which of the following is NOT a role of RNA in the process of translation?
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What type of molecules are mutagens?
What type of molecules are mutagens?
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Study Notes
DNA Structure and Replication
- DNA has specific base pairing rules: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).
- The DNA backbone is composed of phosphate groups and deoxyribose sugars.
- The pairing of nitrogenous bases allows accurate DNA copying.
- DNA replication is the process of copying DNA prior to cell division.
- A DNA nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base (A, T, G, or C).
- Biological structures are ordered from largest to smallest: Cell → Nucleus → Chromosome → DNA → Nucleotide.
Transcription and RNA
- Transcription is the process of creating mRNA from DNA in the nucleus.
- RNA is made of nucleotides, including a phosphate group, a ribose sugar (specific to RNA), and nitrogenous bases (A, U, G, C).
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA) are involved in translation.
Mutagens and Mutations
- Mutagens are agents (like X-rays, UV light, and radioactive substances) that can alter DNA.
- Mutations can change DNA sequences, leading to altered protein function.
- A point mutation involves a single base change.
- A frameshift mutation results from the addition or deletion of bases, altering the reading frame.
Protein Synthesis
- Transcription occurs in the nucleus.
- Translation occurs at the ribosomes.
- mRNA carries instructions for protein synthesis.
- DNA stores genetic information.
- tRNA transports amino acids during protein synthesis.
DNA Structure Diagrams
- In Figure 11-3, Structure D is a phosphate group.
- In Figure 11-3, Structure A (adenine) attracts thymine, not cytosine.
- In Figure 11-4, a frameshift mutation causes a significant change in the resulting protein sequence.
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Test your knowledge on DNA structure, replication processes, transcription, and the effects of mutagens. This quiz covers essential topics such as base pairing rules, DNA nucleotides, and the role of RNA in protein synthesis. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of genetics!
