DNA and Genetics

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What is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a type of nucleic acid that carries the code for making proteins from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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The process of copying a DNA molecule to make another DNA molecule is called replication.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are molecules made of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group, which are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

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What is translation in genetics?

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Translation is the process of making a protein from RNA.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are essential molecules that perform a variety of functions, including building tissues, acting as enzymes, and supporting immune function.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What are the four nitrogen bases 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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How do DNA and RNA differ?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil instead of thymine.