Mutations

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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In DNA, which base pairs with Adenine?

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Thymine

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What is the complementary DNA strand for the sequence ATTCGATGC?

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TAAGCTACG

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What type of mutation is caused by insertions and deletions?

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Frameshift mutation

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that shifts the reading frame of the genetic message.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the process of DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself.

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What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a protein, while a chromosome is a structure that contains many genes.