Protein synthesis and mutations

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Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

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Nucleus

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What type of RNA carries genetic information?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA)

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Amino acids are the building blocks of...?

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Proteins

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DNA holds the code for...?

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Proteins

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What is the purpose of the process of translation?

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To translate the genetic code into a specific sequence of amino acids.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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Messenger RNA (mRNA), Ribosomal RNA (rRNA), Transfer RNA (tRNA).

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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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How can mutations affect protein synthesis?

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Mutations can lead to the production of nonfunctional proteins or alter protein function.