DNA, Mutations, & Protein Synthesis

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What is the backbone of DNA made of?

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Sugar & Phosphate

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What is the mRNA molecule transcribed from the DNA template TGGCAA?

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ACCGUU

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In what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

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S phase

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What is the main function of tRNA?

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Bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.

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What does DNA replication result in?

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Each DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

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What is the role of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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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 synthesis.

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What is transcription in protein synthesis?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

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What is translation in protein synthesis?

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The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.