Flashcard REVIEW

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In RNA, what base replaces Thymine?

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Uracil is the base that replaces Thymine in RNA.

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What is a change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information?

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A mutation is a change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information.

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What binds together to create proteins?

Back

Amino acids bind together to create proteins.

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Where is Eukaryotic DNA generally located?

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Eukaryotic DNA is generally located in the nucleus.

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What is the matching sequence for a strand that reads AAGCTAT?

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The matching sequence is TTCGATA.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized.