Nucleic Acid Test Review On Level

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What is the process of transcribing DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand 3' TAC CTA GTA CGG ATT 5'?

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5' AUG GAU CAU GCC UAA 3'

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What type of mutation occurs when one base is replaced by another?

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Substitution mutation

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for an amino acid.

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that is complementary to a codon in mRNA.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.