Transcription & Translation

Front

What is the primary function of DNA in protein synthesis?

Back

DNA contains the instructions used to make proteins.

Front

Which nitrogen base does Guanine pair with in DNA?

Back

Cytosine

Front

What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, Phosphate, nitrogen base.

Front

If a DNA strand contains 20% Thymine, what percentage of Guanine is present?

Back

30%.

Front

What is the complementary DNA strand for TAC GAT?

Back

ATG CTA.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

Replication.

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA serves as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.