DNA - The Code of Life Flashcard

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During DNA replication, adenine (A) always pairs with

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thymine (T)

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The order of the bases along a gene determines the order in which

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amino acids are put together to form a protein.

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A carrier of a trait controlled by a ______________ allele does not express the trait.

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recessive

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The genetic code is found in the order of nitrogen ________________ along a gene.

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bases

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True/False: Cancerous cells grow in an abnormal way.

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False: an uncontrollable

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that codes for a protein.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They assemble amino acids into proteins.