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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What is the chemical code that contains information necessary for an organism's growth and function?

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DNA.

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What does DNA code for that ultimately leads to the formation of proteins?

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DNA codes for genes which in turn code for proteins.

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What base does RNA have instead of thymine (T)?

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Uracil (U).

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Who are the scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA?

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James Watson and Francis Crick.

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What are the four bases found in DNA?

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

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What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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

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DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded.

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What is the role 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.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.