Fancy AI Cards On DNA and RNA Flashcards

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1
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What is the structure of DNA?

A

DNA is a double helix made up of nucleotides.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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Where is DNA primarily located in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the primary function of RNA?

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To act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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Where can RNA be found in a cell?

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In the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

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True or False: RNA is typically single-stranded.

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True.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication.

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What enzyme is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands during replication?

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DNA polymerase.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The sequence of amino acids in a protein is determined by the sequence of ______ in DNA.

A

nucleotides.

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10
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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.

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11
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Define transcription.

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes facilitate the assembly of amino acids into proteins.

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What are the three main types of RNA?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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True or False: DNA replication is a semi-conservative process.

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True.

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15
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What is the first step of DNA replication?

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The unwinding of the double helix.

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16
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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

17
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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.

18
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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

19
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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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In the cytoplasm at the ribosome.

20
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What is the role of the promoter in transcription?

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The promoter is a DNA sequence that initiates transcription.

21
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What are codons?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify an amino acid.

22
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What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?

A

Peptide bonds.

23
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True or False: Both DNA and RNA contain the base Uracil.

A

False.

24
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How many chromosomes do humans typically have?

A

46 chromosomes.

25
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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

26
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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

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Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix.

27
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What is splicing in the context of RNA processing?

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Splicing is the removal of introns from pre-mRNA.

28
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What are introns?

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Introns are non-coding regions within a gene.

29
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What is the purpose of the poly-A tail in mRNA?

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The poly-A tail protects mRNA from degradation and aids in export from the nucleus.

30
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What role do transcription factors play?

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Transcription factors help regulate the transcription of specific genes.

31
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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code dictates the sequence of amino acids in proteins.

32
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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

33
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What are the three stages of translation?

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Initiation, elongation, and termination.

34
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What is the process of DNA repair?

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DNA repair is the mechanisms that correct damage to the DNA structure.