DNA and RNA Components and Functions

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What is the structure of RNA?

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Single-stranded molecule composed of nucleotides.

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What holds the two strands of DNA together?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double-stranded molecule composed of nucleotides, forming a double helix.

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What are the components of DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What nucleotides are the components of RNA?

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Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Uracil.

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Define tRNA.

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Transfer RNA.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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Messenger RNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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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 mRNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.