6ABC Dogma

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What is the process of translation in biology?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using messenger RNA (mRNA) as a template.

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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 the structure and function of proteins.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine (T), while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil (U) instead of thymine.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the base pairing rule in DNA?

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In DNA, adenine (A) pairs with thymine (T), and cytosine (C) pairs with guanine (G).

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What is a double helix?

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A double helix is the structure formed by double-stranded DNA, resembling a twisted ladder.

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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain (protein).

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What is the significance of the genetic code?

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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA is translated into amino acids.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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

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What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it is translated into protein.