DNA vs. RNA

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What carries the message stored in DNA to a ribosome?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What type of RNA is responsible for forming the core of ribosomes?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a key component of ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of both DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the complementary mRNA strand for the DNA sequence TAC GAA?

Back

AUG CUU is the complementary mRNA strand for the DNA sequence TAC GAA.

Front

Are both DNA and RNA classified as nucleic acids?

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True, both DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are classified as nucleic acids.

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

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The primary function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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The primary function of RNA is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Front

What sugar is found in DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose is the sugar found in DNA.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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How many strands does DNA have?

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DNA is double-stranded, forming a double helix structure.