Transcription, Translation, Mutations Review

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Where does transcription occur?

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Inside of the Nucleus

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Where does translation occur?

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Outside of the Nucleus

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What are the building blocks of proteins called?

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Amino acids

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Which molecules form the sides of the DNA ladder?

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Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

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What is the structure of an RNA molecule?

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Single stranded

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

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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 types of mutations?

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Types of mutations include point mutations, insertions, deletions, and frameshift mutations.