DNA, Chromosomes and genes

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We inherit our genes from ...

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our parents.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

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23.

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What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

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codon.

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How would the DNA sequence GCTATA be transcribed to mRNA?

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CGAUAU.

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins that contain genes.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription in genetics?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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