What are the components of DNA?
DNA and Protein Synthesis Review

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DNA is composed of nucleotides, which include a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose), and nitrogenous bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine).
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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
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RNA serves as a messenger between DNA and ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized. It carries the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosomes.
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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 instead of thymine.
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What is a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?
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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA, which then carries the genetic information to the ribosome.
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What is translation in protein synthesis?
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Translation is the process where ribosomes read the mRNA sequence and synthesize a corresponding polypeptide chain (protein) by linking amino acids together.
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What is genetic engineering?
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Genetic engineering is the manipulation or addition of genes to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
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