Central Dogma

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What is the process called that converts mRNA into a protein?

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Translation

Front

Which base does Adenine pair with in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

What type of bonds hold the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Weak hydrogen bonds between the bases.

Front

What is the complementary mRNA sequence to the DNA strand AACTGAA?

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UUGACUU

Front

What shape does a DNA molecule have?

Back

Double helix.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is transcription in the context of the central dogma?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.