DNA RNA and Protein Synthesis

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In RNA, which nitrogen base replaces thymine found in DNA?

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Uracil

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What is the site of translation in a cell?

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Ribosome

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What does the genotype 'Aa' represent?

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Heterozygous

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What does 'AA' represent in genetics?

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Genotype

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What message does mRNA carry?

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The genetic code that, when translated, forms proteins.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine).

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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 tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.