DNA and RNA Structure

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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Holds coded hereditary information.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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Involved in actual protein synthesis.

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What does it mean that DNA is self-replicating?

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DNA can make copies of itself during cell division.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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Brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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Who created the famous image of DNA and how?

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Rosalind Franklin, by x-ray diffraction.

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose.

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What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

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A pairs with T and C pairs with G.

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How many types of RNA are there?

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Three types: mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.