3.1/3.2 Mastery Check

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What are the units that make up a strand of DNA?

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Nucleotides are the units that are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a bundle of tightly coiled DNA.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing down of traits from parents to offspring.

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Why is DNA important?

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DNA serves as the blueprint or instructions for traits of all living things.

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What is the structure of DNA called?

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The structure of DNA is called a Double Helix.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain instructions for the development of traits.

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What is the function of chromosomes?

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Chromosomes carry genetic information and ensure DNA is accurately copied and distributed during cell division.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.