Fall Final Exam Review

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Store genetic information.

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell.

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What does UUU code for in genetic terms?

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Phe (Phenylalanine).

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What is the mRNA molecule transcribed from the DNA template TGGCAA?

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ACCGUU.

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from T-G-A-C-C-A to T-G-A-G-C-A?

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Substitution.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides that codes for an amino acid.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.