1 - Detailed Structure and Function of Nucleic Acids
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What is the structure of DNA?
💡 Hint: Think about how the strands are arranged.
Name the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
💡 Hint: Remember the base pairs!
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What is the backbone of DNA composed of?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of a nucleotide.
True or False: RNA contains thymine.
💡 Hint: Recall the differences between DNA and RNA bases.
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Discuss how mutations can influence DNA replication and what repair mechanisms exist to correct these errors.
💡 Hint: Think about types of mutations and their corrective processes.
Analyze the impact of post-transcriptional modifications on gene expression and protein synthesis.
💡 Hint: Consider how modifications affect mRNA's journey from the nucleus to the ribosome.
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