DNA and Protein Synthesis Review

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What are nucleotides made up of?

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Nucleotides are made up of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is a base pair in DNA?

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A base pair in DNA consists of two nitrogenous bases bonded together, such as Cytosine - Guanine.

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What does the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA consist of?

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The sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA consists of alternating sugar and phosphate groups.

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What do the colored 'steps' in the DNA ladder represent?

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The colored 'steps' in the DNA ladder represent nitrogen bases.

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What is the backbone of DNA made of?

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The backbone of DNA is made of sugars and phosphates.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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How do nitrogen bases pair in DNA?

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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.

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What is the process of transcription?

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

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.