DNA and RNA Structure

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What are the three types of RNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

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What is the function of rRNA?

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Assemble the amino acids into proteins.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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Read the DNA code.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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Bring amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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Who were Watson and Crick?

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Scientists who contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA by integrating information from other researchers.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the nitrogen bases in DNA?

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

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What are the nitrogen bases in RNA?

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Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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How do DNA and RNA differ in terms of structure?

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

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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Store and transmit genetic information.