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DNA And ATP 2.2 Flashcards

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1
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What does ATP stand for?

A

Adenosine triphosphate

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2
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True or False: ATP is the primary energy carrier in cells.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: ATP consists of adenine, ribose, and ____ groups.

A

three phosphate

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4
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What type of bond is broken to release energy from ATP?

A

Phosphate bond

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5
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Which process converts ADP back to ATP?

A

Phosphorylation

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What is the structural shape of DNA?

A

Double helix

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What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

A

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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8
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True or False: In DNA, adenine pairs with cytosine.

A

False

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9
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What sugar is found in DNA?

A

Deoxyribose

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10
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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

A

To unwind the DNA double helix

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Fill in the blank: The process by which DNA is copied is called ____.

A

Replication

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12
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Which enzyme synthesizes new DNA strands?

A

DNA polymerase

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13
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What is the function of ribonucleic acid (RNA)?

A

To transfer genetic information and assist in protein synthesis

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How many strands does RNA typically have?

A

One

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15
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What is the complementary base pair for adenine in RNA?

A

Uracil

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True or False: DNA is located in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells.

A

False

17
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What is the main function of DNA?

A

To store and transmit genetic information

18
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What is a nucleotide composed of?

A

A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base

19
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Which type of bond holds the nitrogenous bases together in DNA?

A

Hydrogen bonds

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The two strands of DNA are ____ to each other.

A

antiparallel

21
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of sugar?

A

DNA contains deoxyribose; RNA contains ribose

22
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Which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

A

S phase

23
Q

What are the three main types of RNA?

A

mRNA, tRNA, rRNA

24
Q

True or False: DNA can be found in both the nucleus and mitochondria.

A

True

25
Q

What is the primary role of ATP in cellular processes?

A

To provide energy for biochemical reactions

26
Q

What is the significance of the phosphate groups in ATP?

A

They store and release energy when broken

27
Q

How many hydrogen bonds are formed between adenine and thymine?

A

Two

28
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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

A

To transport amino acids to the ribosome

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