Transcription and Translation

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What is an Anticodon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that recognizes a complementary codon in mRNA during translation.

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What does tRNA do?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) transports amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is a Frameshift mutation?

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A mutation caused by the addition or deletion of bases in mRNA, causing the reading frame to shift.

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What is a Codon?

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A sequence of three bases on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is Translocation in genetics?

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A genetic mutation where segments of a chromosome are transferred to a non-homologous chromosome.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes, helping to assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein synthesis.

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What is the process of Transcription?

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

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What is the process of Translation?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information in mRNA.