Replication and Transcription

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a single base, deoxyribose sugar, and a phosphate.

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How do you replicate a DNA strand?

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To replicate a DNA strand, you create a complementary strand by pairing A with T and C with G.

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What is the complementary strand for the DNA sequence ATCCGTC?

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The complementary strand is TAGGCAG.

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What are the base-pair rules in DNA?

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The base-pair rules state that adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T) and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

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What is transcription in the context of DNA?

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

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure allows for the stable storage of genetic information and facilitates replication.