Replication, Transcription, Translation

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What is a mutation in the context of DNA?

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A mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA.

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How many strands does DNA have compared to RNA?

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DNA has a double strand; RNA has a single strand.

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How many amino acids are there in total?

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There are 20 amino acids.

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What is a key difference between DNA and RNA?

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RNA contains Uracil instead of Thymine.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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The primary function of DNA is to store genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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The process of copying DNA is called replication.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is transcription in molecular biology?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.