DNA practice Test

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

Back

Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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What is the mRNA strand that would result from the DNA template strand CCTATGCGA?

Back

GGAUACGCU.

Front

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about RNA?

Back

RNA is double stranded.

Front

What is the major function of tRNA?

Back

To bring the amino acids to the ribosomes.

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What is the process where mRNA is read and made into an amino acid chain called?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

DNA stores genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What are ribosomes?

Back

Cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.