Protein Synthesis and DNA mutations

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate proteins based on the instructions encoded in DNA.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

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What occurs during transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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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 structure and function.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A type of mutation where one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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A type of mutation where one or more nucleotides are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A type of mutation where one nucleotide is replaced by another in the DNA sequence.

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What is translocation in terms of chromosomal mutation?

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A chromosomal mutation where a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to a different chromosome.

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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