AllinL Flashcard

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What are the components of DNA?

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1. Nucleotide 2. Deoxyribose sugar 3. Nitrogenous Base

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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Where is the genetic code primarily located?

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In the nucleotides of DNA.

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What type of protein is actin?

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Actin is a structural protein.

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What is gradualism in evolution?

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A slow accumulation of small genetic changes over time.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of deoxyribose sugar in DNA?

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It forms the backbone of the DNA molecule.

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What are nitrogenous bases?

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Molecules that contain nitrogen and are the building blocks of DNA and RNA; examples include adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in cells.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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