6. Milestone Review: DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis

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What is the complement to the DNA strand 5'-ATGCCAT-3'?

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3'-TACGGTA-5'

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What is an Okazaki fragment?

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Short DNA fragments synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

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What describes DNA after replication has taken place?

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Two molecules, each with one original and one new strand.

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What is the central dogma of biology?

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DNA --> RNA --> protein.

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In which direction is DNA replicated?

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5' to 3'.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the difference between leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?

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Leading strand is synthesized continuously, while lagging strand is synthesized in short fragments.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.