DNA Structure, Replication, and Protein Synthesis Review

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus.

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What is made during transcription and what is made during translation?

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mRNA is made during transcription and a protein is made during translation.

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What is the process of making a copy of DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What is the sequence of 3 nucleotides that code for amino acids?

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Codon.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T) pairs with Adenine (A).

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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