7th Grade Exam-Unit 4 Review

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double Helix

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What is the process called when ribosomes read mRNA to build proteins?

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Translation

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What is an example of a beneficial genetic variant?

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A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment

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What is gene therapy used for?

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To insert, remove, or change genes to treat diseases

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When pairing, which nitrogen base does adenine always pair with?

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Thymine

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures that synthesize proteins.

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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.