Molecular Genetics

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?
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A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix, which resembles a twisted ladder.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the complementary DNA strand for the sequence ATG TGA CAG?
Back
The complementary DNA strand is TAC ACT GTC.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process of synthesizing a protein from mRNA called?
Back
The process is called translation.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a codon?
Back
A codon is a three-base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What determines the genetic code in a DNA molecule?
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The genetic code is determined by the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?
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The four nitrogen bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
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