Genetics Review

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Why does DNA replicate?

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To create another copy for the new cell.

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What process is happening in the diagram?

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Transcription.

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What phase is shown in the picture?

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Anaphase 1.

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Why is the order of amino acids so important?

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The order of amino acids dictates what shape the protein will fold into.

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In what phase is the DNA of the cell replicated or copied?

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Interphase.

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA (ribonucleic acid) acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

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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 ribosomes create proteins based on the information in mRNA.

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What are chromosomes?

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Chromosomes are long strands of DNA wrapped around proteins that contain genes.