DNA RNA

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is DNA?
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is made up of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is RNA?
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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the process of translating genetic information from DNA into proteins.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
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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 or stop signal during protein synthesis.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mRNA?
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mRNA (messenger RNA) is the type of RNA that carries genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes, where proteins are made.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is tRNA?
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tRNA (transfer RNA) is the type of RNA that brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the codons in mRNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is rRNA?
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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes, which are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.
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