DNA RNA Review

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What is the full name for DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid.

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Where is DNA located in the cell?

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Nucleus.

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Who took the picture that made it possible to develop a model of DNA?

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Franklin.

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What is the model of DNA called?

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Double helix.

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What are the bases for RNA?

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Adenine, uracil, guanine, and cytosine.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is transcription in the context of genetics?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.