Practice The Dna (5.1) - MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

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Question 1.
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
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Think about what makes up DNA.
Question 2.
Which sugar is present in DNA?
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It's the sugar without an oxygen atom at one position.
3Question 3.
What forms the backbone of the DNA double helix?
- Nitrogenous bases
- Deoxyribose and phosphate
- RNA
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Think about what supports the structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: DNA is solely found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
- True
- False
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Consider all cell components.
Question 5.
How would a mutation in the DNA sequence affect protein synthesis?
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Consider the role of sequences in coding for amino acids.
Question 6.
Explain how the DNA replication process ensures genetic fidelity.
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Think about the proofreading process.

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