DNA & Protein Synthesis

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What type of bond allows DNA to be readily replicated?

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Hydrogen bond

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How does the second strand of DNA compare with the first strand?

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The second is a complement of the first strand.

Front

What are the primary components of a nucleotide?

Back

Base, phosphate, and sugar.

Front

If the DNA template shows the sequence ACG, what will the complementary strand be?

Back

TGC

Front

What best describes the shape of a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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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.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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The process of decoding mRNA to build a protein.