Unit 3 AP Biology (Gene Expression) 24-25

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What does the codon AGU code for?

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Serine (Ser)

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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How many nucleotides are in a codon?

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3

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Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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What can be a result of a mutation?

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Gain new trait, Loss of trait, No change in trait, All of the above

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What is the role of mRNA in gene expression?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription in the context of gene expression?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

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rRNA forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.

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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 function.

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What is the genetic code?

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The set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins.