What are the base pairs in a DNA molecule?
Genes and Proteins

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Thymine pairs with Adenine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine.
2.
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How many nucleotides are required to code for a specific amino acid in DNA or mRNA?
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Three nucleotides code for one amino acid.
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What is a nucleotide composed of?
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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
4.
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What is a gene?
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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.
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What is a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.
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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?
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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
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