Unit 4: DNA Flashcard Review

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What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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The order of nitrogen bases in a DNA sequence.

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In RNA, Uracil pairs with which nitrogen base?

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Adenine.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix.

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What is the sugar phosphate backbone in DNA?

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The structural framework of DNA, consisting of sugar and phosphate groups.

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What are nitrogen bases?

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Molecules that form the building blocks of DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.

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What is the complementary strand of DNA for AAT CTA GCT?

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TTA GAT CGA.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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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?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.