DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis-24

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What are the 4 nitrogen bases of RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

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Which base does DNA have that RNA does not?

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Thymine (T)

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During DNA replication, which sequence of nucleotides would bond with the DNA sequence TATGA?

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ATACT

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A nucleotide of DNA does NOT contain:

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amino acid

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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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 the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.