Molecular Genetics

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What base does Adenine bond with in DNA?

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Thymine

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What is one key structural difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA is single stranded while DNA is double stranded.

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What type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What nitrogenous base pairs with Cytosine in DNA?

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Guanine

Front

What is the function of mRNA?

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

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What is the role of rRNA in the cell?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and helps in protein synthesis.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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

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What is the difference between purines and pyrimidines?

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Purines (Adenine and Guanine) have a double-ring structure, while pyrimidines (Cytosine, Thymine, and Uracil) have a single-ring structure.