DNA and RNA-Flash cards

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What does DNA stand for?

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

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A double helix.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and uses thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and uses uracil.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases of DNA?

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

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Which nitrogenous bases pair together in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What does RNA stand for?

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Ribonucleic Acid.

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What is the function of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA acts as a messenger and template for making proteins from amino acids.

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What does the sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA determine?

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The sequence of amino acids in proteins.