What is DNA?
2019 - 2015 - Biology EOC - DNA & RNA

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.
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What is RNA?
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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a single-stranded molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins by carrying the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.
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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins, which are made up of amino acids. The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the order of amino acids in a protein.
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What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins, potentially causing diseases such as cancer.
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What is the process of transcription?
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Transcription is the process by which the information in a DNA sequence is copied into a complementary RNA sequence.
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What is the process of translation?
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Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids in a protein.
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What are amino acids?
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 different amino acids that combine in various sequences to form proteins.
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