Mutation & Protein Synthesis

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is any change in the sequence of DNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the organelles where proteins are made.

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What happens when one base is removed from a DNA sequence?

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The removal of one base can lead to a change in the succeeding codon.

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What type of mutation is characterized by the addition of one or more nucleotide bases?

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Base Insertion.

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What is an anticodon?

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An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.

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What is the significance of codons in protein synthesis?

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Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify which amino acid will be added during protein synthesis.

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What are the two main types of gene mutations?

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The two main types of gene mutations are point mutations (substitutions) and frameshift mutations (insertions and deletions).

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How can mutations affect protein function?

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Mutations can alter the amino acid sequence of a protein, potentially affecting its structure and function.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation occurs when nucleotides are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence, changing the reading frame.

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What is the difference between a silent mutation and a missense mutation?

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A silent mutation does not change the amino acid sequence, while a missense mutation results in a different amino acid being incorporated.