DNA, RNA, & Proteins

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What type of bonds hold the deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group together in the DNA backbone?

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Covalent bonds

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What is the primary purpose of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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Where is DNA stored in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A double helix.

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What is the correct sequence of molecular biology processes?

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DNA --> RNA --> Protein.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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To serve as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is transcription in the context of molecular biology?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.