RNA and Protein Synthesis mutations

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What is RNA?

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RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule that plays a crucial role in the coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins by linking amino acids together.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What are the types of mutations?

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Types of mutations include point mutations, insertions, deletions, and frameshift mutations.

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.