What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

DNA and RNA Structure and Function

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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins.
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What is DNA?
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.
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What is RNA?
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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of proteins and can act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA.
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What is transcription?
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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
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What is translation?
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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.
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What are the four bases of DNA?
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The four bases of DNA are Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).
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What are the complementary base pairs in DNA?
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The complementary base pairs in DNA are Adenine-Thymine (A-T) and Cytosine-Guanine (C-G).
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