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1
Q

How does DNA decide what amino acids will make up a protein?

A

DNA sequence decided order of mRNA bases, mRNA bases decide what amino acids bond

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Compare Transcription and Translation

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  • C and G bond together
  • DNA must be unzipped first
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3
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Why does mRNA go to ribosomes?

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That is where the proteins are assembled

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4
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U replaces what base?

A

Thymine (t)

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5
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What does m in mRNA stand for?

A

Messenger

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6
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Single strand that delivers messages:

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mRNA

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7
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(Nucleus) -> uuu acg cca -> Ribosomes

Is this transcription or translation?

A

Translation

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What does t in tRNA stand for?

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Transfer, because it transfers amino acids to the ribosome

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What is a codon?

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Set of 3 nucleotides

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10
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Summarize DNA replication:

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Step 1, DNA Unzips
Step 2, Freed nucleotides bond to exposed bases

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Why is DNA called Semiconservative?

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1/2 is old strand
1/2 is new strand

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12
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What needs to separate for DNA replication?

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Hydrogen Bonds

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13
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Why do we need DNA replication?

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Every cell needs a complete copy of DNA, so it needs to be copied for cells to divide

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14
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When does DNA replication take place?

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Interphase

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15
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Where is DNA replication in a Eukaryotic cell?

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Nucleus

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16
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What is DNA replication?

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Creating an identical strand of DNA

17
Q

Contains Nucleotides

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Both

18
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Has Dioxyribose sugar

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DNA

19
Q

Has ribose sugar

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RNA

20
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Is a nucleic acid

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Both

21
Q

T or F: DNA can leave the nucleus

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False, RNA can leave the nucleus

22
Q

Has Thymine

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DNA

23
Q

Has Uracil

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RNA

24
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Involved in Transcription

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DNA

25
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Involved in Translation

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RNA

26
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Double Stranded

A

DNA

27
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Single Stranded

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RNA

28
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Contains Phosphate

A

Both

29
Q

What does D in DNA stand for?

A

Deoxyribose

30
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What does R in RNA stand for?

A

Ribose

31
Q

DNA complementary strand for GGCAGTTCAT

A

CCGTCAACTA

32
Q

How does DNA hold information?

A

The order of bases

33
Q

How do DNA nucleotides bond together?

A

Within a strand: Phosphate bonds to sugar
Across a strand: Hydrogen bonds between complementary bases

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