What are the components of a DNA nucleotide?
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A DNA nucleotide is made up of a phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).
2.
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What is the role of AUG in mRNA translation?
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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of translation in mRNA.
3.
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How many nucleotides make up one codon?
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One codon is made up of three nucleotides.
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What is the function of anti-codons in protein synthesis?
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Anti-codons ensure that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain during translation.
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Which sequence represents a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA, such as AUG.
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides?
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DNA nucleotides contain deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA nucleotides contain ribose sugar and uracil.
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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 mRNA.
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