Exam Review - DNA

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is translated into protein.

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What are the 4 nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine.

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What is the complementary strand for the DNA sequence ATC GCG ATT?

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TAG CGC TAA.

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According to base pairing rules, which base does Adenine bind with?

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Thymine.

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According to base pairing rules, which base does Cytosine bind with?

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Guanine.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides that together form a unit of genetic code in a DNA or RNA molecule.

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How many nucleotides are in a codon?

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Three.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription in molecular biology?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in molecular biology?

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The process of converting the sequence of a messenger RNA (mRNA) into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.

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