Central Dogma - RNA

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is the role of RNA in the central dogma?

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

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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The three main types of RNA are messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and transfer RNA (tRNA).

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil is found in RNA but not in DNA; DNA contains thymine instead.

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What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

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Transfer RNA (tRNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.