Bio Unit 5 Review

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What are the base pairs in RNA?

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U to A and C to G

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base

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Where does transcription take place?

Back

Nucleus

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What does translation create?

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A protein

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What type(s) of RNA are involved in transcription?

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mRNA only

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, 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 the process of transcription?

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