The Chemistry of Life (SG)

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Nucleotides are monomers/building blocks of a larger molecule used to store heredity information called _____

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DNA

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________ is a single nucleotide (no polymer) that is used for cellular energy.

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ATP

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What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

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Define the term 'gene'.

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and stores genetic information, while RNA is single-stranded and plays a role in protein synthesis.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

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

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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 based on the sequence of mRNA.