DNA vs. RNA Honors

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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RNA is responsible for transferring genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What are the four bases found in DNA?

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

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What is the sugar component of DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of base pairing?

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In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine. In RNA, Adenine pairs with Uracil instead of Thymine.

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What is the role of ribose in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar in RNA that helps form the backbone of the RNA molecule.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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How does RNA differ from DNA in terms of structure?

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RNA is usually single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.

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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.