DNA, RNA, Proteins

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What is the role of DNA in the cell?

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DNA controls the production of proteins in the cell.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the units that are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA.

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What is the process of making RNA from DNA called?

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Transcription is the process of making RNA (i.e. mRNA) from DNA.

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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?

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The correct complementary base pairs in DNA are A-T and G-C.

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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Transcription takes place in the nucleus of the cell.

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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 function of RNA?

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RNA serves as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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What are the three types of RNA?

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The three types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.