DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis and Mutations Review

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What is the basic shape of DNA described as?

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Double helix

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According to Chargaff's Rule, if a strand of DNA has 30% Adenine (A), what percentage of Thymine (T) would it have?

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30%

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_____________ are the monomers for proteins and ________ are the monomers for nucleic acids (DNA, RNA)

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Amino Acids / Nucleotides

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DNA is a long molecule that contains regions called _____________ that code for _________ which are the basis of your ____________

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genes, proteins, traits

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Which part of the DNA molecule pictured represents a nucleotide?

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D

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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate group, nitrogenous base

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.