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What effect does extreme heat have on embryo development?

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Extreme heat can negatively affect how an embryo develops.

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What is a silent mutation?

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A mutation that does not show up through protein function.

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Do all cells have the same structure at the end of cell specialization?

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No, cells have different structures based on their specialization.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that encodes for a protein.

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What type of mutation is a missense mutation?

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A mutation that results in a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein.

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What is the role of DNA in genetics?

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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins, which determine the traits of an organism.

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What is cell specialization?

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The process by which generic cells change into specific cells with distinct functions.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation caused by insertions or deletions that shift the reading frame of the genetic code.

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What is the difference between a deletion mutation and an inversion mutation?

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A deletion mutation removes a segment of DNA, while an inversion mutation reverses a segment of DNA.

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What is the significance of protein function in mutations?

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Mutations can alter protein function, which can affect an organism's traits and health.