DNA Rep, Cell Cycle, Cell Diff, Cancer, Protein Syn, Mutations

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What is cell differentiation?

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The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.

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What is cancer?

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A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division and growth.

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions in DNA.

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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 codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is CRISPR-Cas9?

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A genetic modification technique that allows scientists to edit parts of the genome by adding, removing, or modifying DNA.

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What is a carcinogen?

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Any substance that is known to cause cancer.

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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.