DNA/RNA/Protein Synthesis

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What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made up of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are traits that are passed from generation to generation called?

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Inherited Traits.

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What forms a protein when they bond together?

Back

Amino Acids.

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Which base pairs with thymine in DNA?

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Adenine.

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What is the mRNA molecule created from the DNA template TGGCAAGTACGT?

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UGGCAAGUACGU.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of converting DNA to RNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

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Translation.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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