Central Dogma

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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 the role of DNA in the central dogma?

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DNA serves as the template for transcription, where it is transcribed into mRNA.

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What is the role of RNA in the central dogma?

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RNA, specifically mRNA, carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for translation into protein.

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What is the role of proteins in the central dogma?

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Proteins are the end products of the central dogma and perform various functions in the cell.

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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

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Where does translation occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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Translation occurs at the ribosome in the cytoplasm.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA at the ribosome.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An insertion mutation is a genetic mutation where one or more nucleotide bases are added to a DNA sequence.