What is DNA?
DNA, RNA Protein Synthesis

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is RNA?
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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a single-stranded molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins. It is involved in translating the genetic information from DNA into proteins.
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What is protein synthesis?
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Protein synthesis is the process by which cells generate new proteins. It involves two main steps: transcription (copying DNA to mRNA) and translation (reading mRNA to assemble amino acids into proteins).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the four bases of DNA?
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The four bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).
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What are the four bases of RNA?
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The four bases of RNA are Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.
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What is an anti-codon?
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An anti-codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA, allowing for the correct amino acid to be added during protein synthesis.
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