RNA 1

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What is the primary function of RNA in the cell?

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RNA serves as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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Why can't DNA leave the nucleus?

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DNA is too large to leave the nucleus.

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What is the process of copying the genetic code from DNA to RNA called?

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Transcription.

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What type of RNA is responsible for transferring amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA (transfer RNA).

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What is the complementary RNA strand for the DNA sequence T A G G A C T?

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A U C C U G A.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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What is mRNA and what is its function?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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

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How does tRNA recognize the correct amino acid to add to the growing polypeptide chain?

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tRNA has an anticodon that pairs with the corresponding codon on the mRNA.