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Which molecule serves as a template for the synthesis of protein molecules?
Which molecule serves as a template for the synthesis of protein molecules?
- RNA (correct)
- Genes
- Chromosomes
- DNA
What are the four bases of DNA?
What are the four bases of DNA?
- Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Uracil
- Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil
- Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine, Uracil
- Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine (correct)
What determines the order of amino acids that compose a protein?
What determines the order of amino acids that compose a protein?
- The order of genes along a chromosome
- The order of bases along an RNA molecule (correct)
- The order of chromosomes in a cell
- The order of bases along a DNA molecule
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?
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What is the function of proteins in the body?
What is the function of proteins in the body?
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Study Notes
Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
- DNA serves as a template for the synthesis of protein molecules
Structure of DNA
- The four bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), and Thymine (T)
Protein Synthesis
- The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the order of amino acids that compose a protein
RNA Function
- RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, acting as a messenger between DNA and the ribosome
Protein Function
- Proteins perform a wide range of functions in the body, including structural, enzymatic, and hormonal roles
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Test your knowledge of genetics and molecular biology with this quiz! Learn about Gregor Mendel, genes, chromosomes, DNA, and RNA. Discover how DNA serves as a template for the synthesis of RNA and the role of messenger RNA.
