Mutations and Protein Synthesis

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide base sequence of a gene.

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What does tRNA do?

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The main function of tRNA is to bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is the information for making a polypeptide.

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What does the codon CCU code for?

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The codon CCU codes for the amino acid Proline.

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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 translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes create proteins based on the sequence of mRNA.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized.

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What is an amino acid?

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An amino acid is a building block of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.