Mutations & Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the main difference between RNA and DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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What is the correct order of processes in protein synthesis?

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Transcription occurs first, followed by Translation.

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What are the three types of gene mutation?

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Insertion, Deletion, Substitution.

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What molecule brings amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is produced during transcription?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) is produced during transcription.

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What is produced during translation?

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A protein is produced during translation.

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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 the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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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 synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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