DNA review

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What molecule holds an organism's hereditary information?

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DNA

Front

What enzyme performs transcription?

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RNA Polymerase

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What type of RNA is found in the ribosome and guides the translation of mRNA into a protein?

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ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Front

What is a change in a nucleotide sequence that may have serious effects on the cell called?

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mutation

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What type of mutation results when a single nucleotide is exchanged for a different nucleotide?

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substitution

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What is the process of copying DNA to RNA called?

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Transcription

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What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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What is the role of DNA polymerase?

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To synthesize new DNA strands during replication.

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What is the function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

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To bring amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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