DNA/RNA & Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the second step of DNA Replication?

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Bases are paired.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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Double helix.

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Where does transcription take place?

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In the nucleus.

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What are proteins composed of?

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Amino acids.

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Who contributed to the discovery of the DNA structure through X-Ray Crystallography?

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Franklin.

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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.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.