DNA vs. RNA Review

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

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AUG CUU

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What structure is DNA arranged in?

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Double helix or 'twisted ladder'.

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What is the primary function of mRNA?

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Makes a complimentary copy of a section of DNA to take to the ribosome.

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What type of sugar is found in DNA?

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Deoxyribose.

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What do DNA and RNA have in common?

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They have nucleotides.

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What is the sugar found in RNA?

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Ribose.

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What are the four bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What are the four bases found in RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine.

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How does the structure of RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA is single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes read mRNA to synthesize proteins.