DNA Rep, Cell Cycle, Cell Diff, Cancer, Protein Syn, Mutations

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

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What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

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Interphase (G1, S, G2) and Mitosis (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase).

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What is cell differentiation?

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The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.

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What is cancer?

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A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division and growth.

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions in DNA.

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What are mutations?

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Changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What is the role of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

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Checkpoints ensure that the cell is ready to proceed to the next phase of the cell cycle, checking for DNA damage, nutrient availability, and cell size.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made up of two strands of nucleotides held together by base pairs.

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What are the base pairs in DNA?

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Adenine pairs with Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine pairs with Guanine (C-G).