Protein Synthesis and Mutations

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.

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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 the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that translate mRNA into proteins.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the basic structure of DNA?

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DNA is structured as a double helix, consisting of two strands twisted around each other.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.