1.2 - RNA: Structure and Types
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Practice Questions
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What sugar is found in RNA?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between DNA and RNA.
What base does RNA have that DNA does not?
💡 Hint: Compare the bases of RNA to those of DNA.
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What is the sugar present in RNA?
💡 Hint: Consider the 'R' in RNA.
True or False: RNA can be double-stranded.
💡 Hint: Think about how RNA is structured compared to DNA.
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Design an experiment to illustrate how mRNA's sequence relates to the amino acid sequence produced. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between nucleotides in mRNA and how they correspond to amino acids.
Discuss the implications of a mutation in the mRNA sequence on protein synthesis. What effects could this have?
💡 Hint: Consider the overall impact on the protein structure and function.
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