Introduction to the Genetic Code

Introduction to the Genetic Code

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies

6th - 9th Grade

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Hard

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The video tutorial explains the genetic code, focusing on DNA and RNA structures, and the role of nucleotides. It covers the nitrogenous bases that form the genetic code, the complementary pairing of DNA strands, and the function of codons in protein synthesis. The tutorial also describes the process of gene expression, where mRNA transcribes DNA instructions to ribosomes for protein creation.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the pairing of nitrogenous bases in DNA.

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What is the role of messenger RNA in protein synthesis?

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