Genes and DNA

Front

What always pairs with Cytosine?

Back

Guanine

Front

What is the structure that contains single-stranded ribose and uracil?

Back

RNA

Front

Which base does Thymine pair with in DNA?

Back

Adenine

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What does the prefix 'poly' mean in biological terms?

Back

Many

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

They facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of structure?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

Front

What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.