DNA, RNA, Proteins

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What part of our cells holds our DNA?

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Nucleus

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What is the relationship between a protein, the cell, and DNA?

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DNA controls the production of protein in the cell.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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Carries info from genes to ribosomes.

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How is the DNA sequence TACGAA transcribed?

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AUGCUU

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTACGCAAC?

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Base Substitution.

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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 is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

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What are proteins?

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Proteins are large biomolecules made up of amino acids that perform various functions in the body.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized.

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What is transcription in the context of DNA and RNA?

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