EOC Review #4: Protein Synthesis and Mutations

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What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA), rRNA (ribosomal RNA), and tRNA (transfer RNA).

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What type of mutation occurs when one amino acid is replaced by another in a sequence?

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Substitution mutation.

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What is the correct sequence of events in protein synthesis?

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DNA -> mRNA -> tRNA -> protein.

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What amino acids are produced from the mRNA sequence AUG CUA GUG AAA?

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Methionine-Leucine-Valine-Lysine.

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What does the arrow in a translation diagram typically represent?

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An amino acid chain.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the mRNA codons.

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What is rRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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rRNA is a component of ribosomes and helps facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

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What is an anti-codon?

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An anti-codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with a complementary codon in mRNA.