Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which component is NOT part of a DNA nucleotide?
Which component is NOT part of a DNA nucleotide?
- Phosphate group
- Sugar (deoxyribose)
- Nitrogen-containing base
- Lipid molecule (correct)
What forms double bonds with adenine in DNA?
What forms double bonds with adenine in DNA?
- Thymine (correct)
- Uracil
- Cytosine
- Guanine
How many base pairs are present in the human genetic code?
How many base pairs are present in the human genetic code?
- 3.2 billion
- 10 billion
- 6.4 billion (correct)
- 1.6 billion
What is the process where egg fuses with sperm to produce a zygote known as?
What is the process where egg fuses with sperm to produce a zygote known as?
Which nitrogen-containing base pairs with cytosine in DNA?
Which nitrogen-containing base pairs with cytosine in DNA?
What does DNA form to orchestrate the cells' protein synthesis processes?
What does DNA form to orchestrate the cells' protein synthesis processes?
In eukaryotic cells, where is genetic material found?
In eukaryotic cells, where is genetic material found?
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
During transcription, what is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
During transcription, what is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
How does DNA influence gene regulation?
How does DNA influence gene regulation?
What can happen if there is a mutation in the DNA sequence related to a protein-coding gene?
What can happen if there is a mutation in the DNA sequence related to a protein-coding gene?
Which molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome during translation?
Which molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome during translation?
What is the initial step of protein synthesis known as?
What is the initial step of protein synthesis known as?
How do mutations impact protein synthesis?
How do mutations impact protein synthesis?
