Replication, Transcription, Translation

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What is a Point Mutation - Silent?

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A type of mutation where a substitution of bases does not change the protein structure (amino acid).

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Where does transcription take place in a cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus.

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Is RNA double-stranded?

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No, RNA is single-stranded.

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What are the possible outcomes of genetic mutations?

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Genetic mutations can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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Where does translation occur in a cell?

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Translation occurs at the ribosomes.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from RNA.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that results from the insertion or deletion of a nucleotide, causing a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code.

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What is the significance of the ribosome in translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain (protein).