DNA

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is RNA?

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RNA (ribonucleic acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins and can carry genetic information.

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What is mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is the type of RNA that carries the genetic message from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and plays a role in protein synthesis.

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What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

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In DNA, adenine pairs with thymine (A-T) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).

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What are the base pairing rules in RNA?

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In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil (A-U) and cytosine pairs with guanine (C-G).