Unit 5 Review SE

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of DNA in determining traits?

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DNA contains the genetic code that carries instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms, determining individual traits.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the significance of the sequence of nucleotides in DNA?

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The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the specific amino acids that will be assembled to form proteins, influencing an organism's traits.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process by which ribosomes read the sequence of mRNA and assemble the corresponding amino acids to form a protein.

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What is albumin?

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Albumin is a type of protein produced by the liver that helps maintain blood volume and pressure, and transports various substances in the blood.

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What is the difference between exons and introns?

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Exons are the coding regions of a gene that are expressed, while introns are non-coding regions that are removed during RNA processing.

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What is the genetic code?

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The genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins, using codons.