Hackbarth 2nd 9 week Review

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What does messenger RNA do during protein synthesis?

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Copies the coded message from the DNA and carries it into the cytoplasm to the ribosome.

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What is the process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA?

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Replication.

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What is the end result of meiosis in terms of daughter cells?

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4 daughter cells.

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Which nucleotide pairs with Adenine in an RNA strand?

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Uracil.

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Who is known as the Father of Genetics?

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Gregor Mendel.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell duplicates its DNA before cell division.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

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tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.