Transferring Genetic Information

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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 transferring genetic information. It is single-stranded and contains the base uracil, which pairs with adenine.

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA has the base uracil that pairs with adenine and is a single strand, while DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the material that makes up genes and determines traits in living organisms.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is any permanent change in a gene or a chromosome that can lead to changes in traits or functions.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA is made by transcription and is used to make proteins, which are essential for various functions in the body.

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What are the bases found in RNA?

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The bases in RNA are adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

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What are the bases found in DNA?

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The bases in DNA are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which RNA is synthesized from a DNA template.

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What is the significance of mutations?

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Mutations can lead to genetic diversity and evolution, but they can also cause diseases such as cancer.

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What is the relationship between genes and traits?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain instructions for producing traits in an organism.