Category 2 BIOLOGY

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What type of bond joins the two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Hydrogen bonds

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What process involves two divisions of the nucleus?

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Meiosis

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Which process forms gametes?

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Meiosis

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During which stage are the chromosomes aligned at the midpoint of the nuclei?

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Metaphase

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that encodes for a protein.

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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 mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What are homologous chromosomes?

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Chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content.

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What is crossing over?

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The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for assembling amino acids into proteins.