What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
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What is transcription?
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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
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What is translation?
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Translation is the process where the sequence of mRNA is decoded to form a protein.
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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 the structure and function of proteins.
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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.
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What is a substitution mutation?
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A substitution mutation occurs when one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another.
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What is the significance of mutations in evolution?
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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which is essential for natural selection and evolution.
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