Chapter 6 - DNA

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What is gel electrophoresis?

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A technique used to separate DNA fragments based on their size, often used in paternity testing.

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What are the bases of DNA?

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

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Where is DNA found in the cell?

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In the nucleus, chloroplasts, and mitochondria.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the bases of RNA?

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Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that assembles amino acids into proteins.