DNA Flashcard

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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RNA travels outside of the nucleus to help in protein synthesis.

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What is a key difference between DNA and RNA?

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RNA contains Uracil instead of Thymine.

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Which base pairs with Adenine in DNA?

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Thymine pairs with Adenine.

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What is the shape of DNA?

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DNA is shaped like a double helix.

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How do you replicate the DNA strand AATCATGGA?

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The replicated strand is TTAGTACCT.

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What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of both DNA and RNA.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose is the sugar found in DNA.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar found in RNA.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.