8 - Gene Expression

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

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Which RNA brings amino acids?

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tRNA

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What is a Codon?

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3 base pairs that transfer to amino acids

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What is the process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

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Replication

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What base does RNA have instead of thymine?

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uracil

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What is the role of mRNA in gene expression?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by linking amino acids.

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What is transcription in the context of gene expression?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code determines how sequences of nucleotides are translated into amino acids.