Intro DNA vs. RNA

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What sugar is found in RNA?

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Ribose

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What sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in RNA?

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Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

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How does the structure of DNA differ from RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and has a helical structure, while RNA is single-stranded.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of rRNA?

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To make up the ribosome and facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.