DNA & RNA

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.

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What is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the process of translating genetic information from DNA into proteins. It is usually single-stranded.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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The four bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What are the four bases of RNA?

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The four bases of RNA are Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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RNA contains ribose sugar.

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine pairs with Adenine in DNA.

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What base pairs with Adenine in RNA?

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Uracil pairs with Adenine in RNA.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) is a type of RNA that helps decode mRNA into a protein by bringing the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome.