Protein Synthesis & Mutations
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Biology
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a silent mutation?
Back
A silent mutation is a type of mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of the final polypeptide.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does each codon in messenger RNA specify?
Back
Each codon in messenger RNA specifies a particular amino acid.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is the DNA sequence GCTATA transcribed to mRNA?
Back
The DNA sequence GCTATA is transcribed to mRNA as CGAUAU.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What amino acid is represented by the mRNA codon AUG?
Back
The mRNA codon AUG represents the amino acid Methionine.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of mutation involves the replacement of one nucleotide with another?
Back
This type of mutation is called a substitution mutation.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
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mRNA serves as a template for translating the genetic code into a sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?
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The process of translating mRNA into a protein is called translation.
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