DNA, Replication, and Protein Synthesis

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What are the correct complementary base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T) and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).

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Where does mRNA travel to after leaving the nucleus?

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mRNA travels to a ribosome in the cytoplasm.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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The sides of the DNA ladder are formed by deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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In which organelle is DNA usually found?

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DNA is usually found in the nucleus.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where mRNA is translated into proteins.

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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DNA replication is the process by which a DNA molecule makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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The three types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in mRNA is translated into proteins.