Genetics - replication, transcription, translation

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made of three components: a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

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What type of cell can differentiate into any type of cell?

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Embryonic stem cells can become any type of cell in the body.

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What is the process of transcribing DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription is the process of converting DNA into RNA.

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What type of sugar is found in DNA?

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The sugar in DNA is called deoxyribose.

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How many strands does a DNA molecule have?

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A DNA molecule is made of two strands.

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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 are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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The three types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA sequence.

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

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.