What is the base pairing rule in DNA?
2024 DNA/RNA Protein Synthesis

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Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Guanine pairs with Cytosine (G-C).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a DNA molecule has 15% adenine, what percentage of thymine would it have?
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15% thymine, because adenine pairs with thymine.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
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RNA serves as a template for protein synthesis, carrying the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three types of RNA and their functions?
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1. mRNA (messenger RNA) - carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes. 2. tRNA (transfer RNA) - brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. 3. rRNA (ribosomal RNA) - makes up the ribosome and helps in protein synthesis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the function of DNA polymerase?
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DNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for adding nucleotides to a growing DNA strand during DNA replication.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?
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DNA is double-stranded, contains deoxyribose sugar, and has thymine; RNA is single-stranded, contains ribose sugar, and has uracil instead of thymine.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are amino acids and their role in protein synthesis?
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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins; they link together in a specific sequence to form proteins.
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