GSH EOCE Review - DNA and RNA

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What are the base-pairing rules in DNA?

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A-T & C-G

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose

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Which base is NOT found in DNA?

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Uracil

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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To help in protein synthesis.

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What is the difference between ribose and deoxyribose?

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Ribose has one more oxygen atom than deoxyribose.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.