Genetics Domain FLASHCARD

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Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

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Uracil is a nitrogenous base found in RNA, replacing thymine which is found in DNA.

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information: DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein.

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What is a characteristic of DNA?

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DNA is double-stranded, forming a double helix structure.

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Who is most likely to be the suspect based on DNA profiles?

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The individual whose DNA profile matches the suspect's profile is most likely the suspect.

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What is hemophilia and how is it inherited?

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Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder affecting blood clotting, inherited through the X chromosome.

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What does a Punnett square illustrate?

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A Punnett square illustrates the possible genetic combinations from a genetic cross.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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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 transcription in genetics?

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

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What is translation in genetics?

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Translation is the process of converting mRNA into a sequence of amino acids to form a protein.