2.2 - Structure of DNA and RNA
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Practice Questions
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What does DNA stand for?
💡 Hint: Look at the components of the name.
What is one function of RNA?
💡 Hint: Think about how proteins are made.
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What is the shape of DNA?
💡 Hint: Think about the twisted ladder analogy.
True or False: RNA contains Thymine.
💡 Hint: Consider the bases found in each nucleic acid.
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Explain how a mutation in the DNA sequence can affect an organism's traits.
💡 Hint: Consider how changes in sequence correspond to changes in code.
Design an experiment to analyze the role of RNA in protein synthesis.
💡 Hint: Think about controlled variables and the importance of mRNA.
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