DNA Flashcard

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What does DNA stand for?

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DNA stands for Dioxyribo Nucleic Acid.

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In which phase do the chromosomes line up during cell division?

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Chromosomes line up during the metaphase.

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What is the process called in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

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The process is called Replication.

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What is the structure of RNA?

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RNA is a single strand.

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Adenine bonds with which base?

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Adenine bonds with Thymine.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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The four bases of DNA are Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase is an enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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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 transcription in the context of genetics?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.