11/12 Daily Assignment

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What determines the order of amino acids in a protein?

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The gene determines the order of the amino acids in a protein.

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Where are the instructions for making a specific protein found?

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Instructions for making a specific protein are typically found in the DNA sequence of a gene.

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In what year was DNA discovered as a spiral chain of molecules?

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DNA was discovered as a spiral chain of molecules in 1953.

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What does DNA code for?

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DNA codes for genes which in turn code for proteins.

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What are the four nitrogen bases of DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

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The gene is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the instructions for synthesizing proteins.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is structured as a double helix.

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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins perform a variety of functions including catalyzing metabolic reactions, replicating DNA, responding to stimuli, and transporting molecules.