Protein Synthesis Flashcard Interventions

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What is a Duplication Mutation?

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A Duplication Mutation occurs when a part of a chromosome is repeated, leading to an increase in the number of copies of a particular gene.

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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The two types of nucleic acids are DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).

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What is an Inversion Mutation?

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An Inversion Mutation is a type of mutation where a segment of a chromosome is reversed end to end.

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What is a Deletion Mutation?

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A Deletion Mutation is a frameshift mutation where a nucleotide base is removed from the DNA sequence, potentially altering the entire downstream amino acid sequence.

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What is Transcription in protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process where double-stranded DNA is unzipped, and one strand is used as a template to form Messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is a Point Mutation?

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A Point Mutation is a change in a single nucleotide base in the DNA sequence, which can lead to a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein.

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What is a Gene Mutation?

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A Gene Mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can affect how the gene functions.

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What is a Translocation Mutation?

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A Translocation Mutation occurs when a segment of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome, potentially disrupting gene function.

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What is a Silent Mutation?

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A Silent Mutation is a type of mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein, often because of the redundancy in the genetic code.

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What is the role of Messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.