Unit 4 DNA, Mutations, & Protein Synthesis Exam Review

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In RNA, Adenine (A) pairs with...

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Uracil (U)

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Which molecule is created during TRANSCRIPTION?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

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What best describes a DNA molecule?

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Double helix structure.

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One difference between DNA and RNA is that RNA...

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contains the base Uracil.

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RNA ---> amino acids (proteins) is called...

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Translation.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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To transport amino acids to the ribosome.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.