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UNIT 6-NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINSYNTHESIS🤎 Flashcards

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define DNA and a gene

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describe the structure of a nucleotide with a diagram (3) what is the use of the phosphate group?

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list the bases found in DNA (4) and RNA (4) what is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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give examples of bases that are pyrimidines and purines, state the difference between pyrimidines and purines

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describe the structure of ATP using a diagram, what is the bond between nucleotides called?

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describe the structure of DNA IN DETAIL!(5) use a diagram if necessary

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state the differences in hydrogen bonding between C-G and A-T base pairs

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state two importances of the complementary base pairing

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which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place during?

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what is the difference between conservative and semi-conservative DNA replication? explain the process of semi-conservative DNA replication IN DETAIL (include the necessary enzymes (2) and the strands (2) involved)

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what does a gene code for?

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describe features of the genetic code (3)

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summarise the process of protein synthesis

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explain the process of transcription to make mRNA IN DETAIL (include necessary enzymes (2), types of strands involved (2) and mRNA)

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explain the process of transcription to make protein IN DETAIL (include necessary organelles, tRNA, codons, anticodons

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explain how the mRNA molecule is modified after transcription

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define a gene mutation

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state three types of mutation

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explain the concept of substitution, state how this may affect the polypeptide produced

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explain the concept of deletion, state how this may affect the polypeptide produced

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explain the concept of insertion, state how this may affect the polypeptide produced

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