Replication, Protein Syn, Mutations, Biotech

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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 are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription and translation.

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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 substitution mutation?

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A type of mutation where one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another.

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What is a transgenic organism?

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An organism that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What is genetic engineering?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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What is the role of bacteria in biotechnology?

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Bacteria can be genetically engineered to produce substances like insulin for medical use.

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What is the advantage of GMOs?

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They can help meet global food demands and improve crop resistance to pests.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that occurs when nucleotides are inserted or deleted from the DNA sequence, altering the reading frame.