DNA, Replication, Biotech, Protein Synthesis & Mutations

Front

Codons contain ______ bases

Back

3

Front

Which of the following is the template for the production of RNA within a cell?

Back

DNA

Front

Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

Back

because DNA can't leave

Front

What do tRNA bring to the ribosome?

Back

amino acids

Front

Sometimes, DNA is called 'semi-conservative.' Why might this be?

Back

The old strand is 'conserved' and used to make the new strands.

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for protein synthesis.

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

Front

What is the function of mRNA?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

Front

What are mutations?

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Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can affect protein function.