DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis

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What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

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Nitrogen Bases.

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Match the nitrogenous base with its complementary base: Cytosine-

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Guanine.

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What is a start codon in mRNA?

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AUG.

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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To bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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To unwind the DNA double helix.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is transcription in protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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To facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.