Central Dogma

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What is the Central Dogma of molecular biology?

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The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus.

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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, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, where mRNA is translated into amino acid sequences.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons in mRNA.

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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 the significance of the start codon AUG?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of protein synthesis and codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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What are weak hydrogen bonds?

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Weak hydrogen bonds are the type of bonds that hold the nitrogenous base pairs of DNA together.