DNA & RNA

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What does the acronym DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What is the complementary DNA sequence for the strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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What shape does a DNA molecule have?

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Double helix

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In a base pair, what does C stand for?

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Cytosine

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for AUG GCG UCA?

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UAC CGC AGU

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T)

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is transcription in the context of DNA and RNA?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.