Protein Synthesis & Mutations

Front

What is the process of making an mRNA strand from a DNA template called?

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Transcription

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine

Front

What molecule carries the genetic code to the ribosome?

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mRNA

Front

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

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ACCGUUCATGCA

Front

Which amino acid is synthesized from the DNA sequence GTA?

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Valine

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

Front

Define mutation in the context of genetics.

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein synthesis.

Front

What is the difference between a point mutation and a frameshift mutation?

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A point mutation involves a change in a single nucleotide, while a frameshift mutation involves the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, altering the reading frame.

Front

What is the significance of the start codon AUG?

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AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid Methionine.