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EOC Review #4: Protein Synthesis and Mutations

EOC Review #4: Protein Synthesis and Mutations

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

Back

RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins, facilitating the process of protein synthesis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the start codon in mRNA and what amino acid does it code for?

Back

The start codon is AUG, which codes for the amino acid Methionine.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define mutation in the context of DNA. What are the potential effects of mutations?

Back

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to alterations in protein structure and function, potentially causing diseases or changes in traits.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between insertion and deletion mutations?

Back

Insertion mutations add one or more nucleotide bases to the DNA sequence, while deletion mutations remove one or more bases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many nucleotides are in a codon?

Back

A codon consists of three nucleotides.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the genetic code chart?

Back

The genetic code chart shows the correspondence between mRNA codons and the amino acids they code for, guiding protein synthesis.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

Back

In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

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