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100

What is the shape of a DNA molecule?

Double helix

100

The nitrogenous based adenine can pair with which other base?

Thymine

100

DNA strands run aniparallel to each other, what does that mean?

They run in opposite directions.

100

What "m" in mRNA stands for?

messenger


200

What is called a segment of DNA that contains information about certain trait, for example eye colour?

Gene

200

Where does transcription process take place?

In the nucleus

200

What is the process of making an RNA copy of a gene's DNA sequence called?

transcription

200

What is the name of the process of building proteins using the genetic information encoded in messenger RNA (mRNA)?

translation

300

What is the full name of DNA?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

300

Name 3 parts of a nucleotide.

1. Sugar

2. Phosphate group

3. Nitrogenous base

300

Between the two strands of DNA segment, the nitrogenous bases are held together by what type of bonds?

Hydrogen bonds

300

What type of bond in DNA holds strong, stable bond that holds the nucleotides together within each strand, forming the backbone of the DNA molecule?

Covalent bond

400

One side of a DNA molecule contains the following sequence of bases:

A T C G G T 

Write the complementary sequence of each DNA strand.

T A G C C A

400

On which molecule is a codon found?

mRNA

400

What is a process where animals or plants are chosen for reproduction based on specific desirable traits called?

Selective breeding

400

One side of a DNA molecule contains the following sequence of bases:

A T C G G T 

Write the complementary sequence of each RNA strand.

U A G C C A

500

What are main differences between DNA and RNA?

DNA - is large, double-stranded, forming a double helix, sugar in DNA is deoxyribose, uses the bases adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

RNA is small, single-stranded, sugar is ribose, uses the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.

500

What is a final product of transcription?

mRNA

500

Where does translation process happen?
 

in the cytoplasm (ribosomes)

500

What GMO stands for?

Genetically Modified Organism