Genetics and DNA Flashcard

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What is the shape of DNA?

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Double helix

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Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G)

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What is the function of RNA?

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RNA helps in the synthesis of proteins from DNA.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are assembled from amino acids.

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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.