Practice Structure Of Dna And Rna (2.2) - Chapter 2: Genetics and Evolution

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Question 1.
What does DNA stand for?
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Look at the components of the name.
Question 2.
What is one function of RNA?
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Think about how proteins are made.
3Question 3.
What is the shape of DNA?
- Double Helix
- Single Strand
- Triple Helix
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Think about the twisted ladder analogy.
4Question 4.
True or False: RNA contains Thymine.
- True
- False
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Consider the bases found in each nucleic acid.
Question 5.
Explain how a mutation in the DNA sequence can affect an organism's traits.
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Consider how changes in sequence correspond to changes in code.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to analyze the role of RNA in protein synthesis.
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Think about controlled variables and the importance of mRNA.

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