Molecular Genetics Test Day Practice Flashcardizz

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Where does the translation of mRNA to proteins occur?

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Ribosome.

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What do the sides of DNA represent?

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Alternating sugar and phosphate.

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What do the rungs of DNA represent?

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Nitrogen bases.

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What significant discovery did Rosalind Franklin's x-ray picture of DNA lead to?

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DNA is double-stranded.

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What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA AUG-CCA-GCU-UAG?

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Met-Pro-Ala-Stop.

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What process involves the synthesis of proteins from mRNA?

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Translation.

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What is the role of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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It facilitates the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.

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What is the function of mRNA in the cell?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.