DNA Sequence (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does DNA sequence refer to?
What does DNA sequence refer to?
Specific order of bases (A, T, G, C)
What effect can small changes in DNA sequence have?
What effect can small changes in DNA sequence have?
Significant effects on proteins produced
What are mutations?
What are mutations?
Alterations in arrangement of bases in DNA
Where are codons found?
Where are codons found?
In mRNA
Where are anti-codons found?
Where are anti-codons found?
In tRNA
Why don't all mutations cause changes in protein structure?
Why don't all mutations cause changes in protein structure?
Redundancy in the genetic code
Which base is found in DNA but not in RNA?
Which base is found in DNA but not in RNA?
Thymine (T)
How many bases make up one codon?
How many bases make up one codon?
Three
Is the genetic code universal?
Is the genetic code universal?
Yes, across most living organisms
What process creates mRNA by copying DNA sequence?
What process creates mRNA by copying DNA sequence?
Transcription