Replication, Protein Syn, Mutations, Biotech

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Segments of DNA that code for traits are called ...

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genes

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Nitrogenous bases are joined by which type of bond?

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hydrogen bonds

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A process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself.

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Replication

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides?

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DNA Polymerase

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Bacteria cells can be used to produce insulin for the treatment of diabetes in humans. How do bacteria produce insulin?

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The bacteria have been genetically engineered to contain the DNA needed to produce insulin.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the instructions for building 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 RNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes create proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.

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What are mutations?

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Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What is biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their products to develop or create useful products.