Protein Synthesis /Mutations

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What is the process of turning DNA into mRNA called?

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Transcription

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In RNA, which base pairs with adenine (A)?

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Uracil (U)

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What are three mRNA bases that are read together called?

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Codon

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What is a change in a gene or chromosome that results in a change in proteins?

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Mutation

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What is the relationship between DNA, RNA, and protein?

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DNA makes RNA which produces protein in the cell.

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What is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA called?

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Translation

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes read mRNA and assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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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 structure and function.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.