DNA vs. RNA

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What carries the message stored in DNA to a ribosome?

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

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What type of RNA is responsible for forming the core of ribosomes?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a key component of ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis.

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Where is RNA generally found in a cell?

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RNA is found both inside and outside of the nucleus, while DNA is primarily located in the nucleus.

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What is the complementary mRNA strand for the DNA sequence TAC GAA?

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The complementary mRNA strand is AUG CUU.

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What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

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Both DNA and RNA are made of nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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The primary function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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The primary function of RNA is to help in the synthesis of proteins by carrying instructions from DNA.

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What are the main differences between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded, contains deoxyribose sugar, and uses thymine; RNA is single-stranded, contains ribose sugar, and uses uracil.

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What is transcription in the context of DNA and RNA?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes use mRNA to synthesize proteins by linking amino acids together.