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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is a series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, resulting in the formation of new cells.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the part of the cell cycle where a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, essential for growth and repair.

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How do viruses cause disease?

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Viruses cause disease by replicating inside host cells and then lysing (breaking open) the cells, releasing new viral particles.

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What are proteins involved in?

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Proteins are involved in the growth and repair of muscle, as well as various other functions in the body.

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What are Chargaff's Rules?

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Chargaff's Rules state that in DNA, the amount of adenine (A) equals thymine (T), and the amount of cytosine (C) equals guanine (G).

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What determines the traits of an organism?

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The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the traits of an organism.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and are involved in the structure of cells.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats and oils, and are important for energy storage and cell membrane structure.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.