Unit 6 - DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis Flashcardizz Review Game

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process by which the information in a DNA sequence is copied into a complementary RNA sequence.

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What is the process of translation?

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Translation is the process by which the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is used to synthesize a corresponding sequence of amino acids to form a protein.

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What is the role of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can affect the structure and function of proteins.

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How do mutations affect proteins?

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Mutations can alter the amino acid sequence of a protein, potentially changing its shape and function.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the synthesis of RNA from DNA, while translation is the synthesis of proteins from RNA.

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What are the three types of RNA?

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The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the codons in mRNA.

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What is the role of rRNA?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a component of ribosomes and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.