DNA & Protein Synthesis

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What is a mutation that results in an amino acid change?

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Expressed Mutation

Front

During translation, what determines the type of amino acid added to the growing polypeptide?

Back

The codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What matches up with a codon during protein synthesis?

Back

Anti-Codon

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Which type of RNA serves as a blueprint for the genetic code?

Back

mRNA

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

Front

What is the function of rRNA in the cell?

Back

rRNA is a component of ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

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What is a silent mutation?

Back

A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Front

What is the role of RNA polymerase?

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RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA from a DNA template during transcription.