genetic Materials
What is the basic building block of genetic material in living organisms?
Nucleic acids
Which type of nucleic acid carries the genetic information in most organisms?
DNA
Where is DNA located in a eukaryotic cell?
Nucleus
What is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?
Gene
Which of the following is a function of RNA?
Translating genetic code into proteins
What is the pairing rule for DNA?
Adenine pairs with Thymine
Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
tRNA
What is the name of the process by which DNA is copied during cell division?
Replication
What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits?
Mutation
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing new DNA strands during replication?
DNA polymerase