Protein Synthesis & Mutations Flashcard

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What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What mutation occurred in the DNA sequence: Original DNA: CAT GAT CCA, New DNA: CAT TGA TCC A?

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Insertion.

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How can a mutation in the DNA sequence result in NO change to the protein that is made?

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There are multiple codons that can code for the same amino acid and result in the same protein.

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Which part of the DNA molecule determines an organism's traits?

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Complementary base pairing.

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What best describes the process of translation?

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A growing protein chain is produced by joining amino acids together at the ribosome.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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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 the protein produced.

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What is the function 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.