Translation and Mutations

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a type of mutation that involves the substitution of a single DNA base with a different base.

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What are the main differences between RNA and DNA?

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RNA contains uracil instead of thymine and has ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose.

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How is the DNA sequence GCTATA transcribed to mRNA?

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The DNA sequence GCTATA is transcribed to mRNA as CGAUAU.

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What is a chromosomal deletion?

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A chromosomal deletion is a type of chromosomal mutation where a segment of the chromosome is lost.

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How many codons are needed to code for one amino acid?

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One codon is needed to code for one amino acid.

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What is the role of codons in protein synthesis?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid during protein synthesis.

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What is the function of uracil in RNA?

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Uracil replaces thymine in RNA and pairs with adenine during transcription.

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What is the significance of ribose in RNA?

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Ribose is the sugar component of RNA, which distinguishes it from DNA that contains deoxyribose.

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What are the types of mutations that can occur in DNA?

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The main types of mutations include point mutations, insertions, deletions, and chromosomal mutations.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into mRNA.