Patterns BioA- Unit 2.3 Test

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double Helix

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What is a change in the DNA called?

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Mutation

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What does CUU in mRNA code for?

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Leucine (Leu.)

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine

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What is the correct name for RNA?

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Ribose Nucleic Acid

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process of converting DNA to RNA called?

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Transcription.