DNA Replication and Protein synthesis review

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What is the flow of genetic information in cells?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

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Why is DNA considered important for living organisms?

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It serves as the universal blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What is the complementary DNA strand for AGCTAGCTAGCT?

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TCGATCGATCGA

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What does the semi-conservative model of DNA replication state?

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2 identical copies are made; each with one old and one new strand.

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What process is occurring when RNA is synthesized from a DNA template?

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Transcription

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine (T).

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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

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Translation.