Unit 3 Summative: Genetics

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What is the role of mitochondria in protein synthesis?

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Mitochondria provide ATP energy for protein synthesis.

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How does DNA relate to protein production in cells?

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DNA controls the production of protein in the cell.

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What is the significance of meiosis in genetics?

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Meiosis explains the origin of new combinations of traits in offspring.

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What can bacteria do when a human gene is inserted into their DNA?

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Bacteria can produce the human protein coded for by the inserted gene.

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What is the substance that cuts DNA in genetic engineering?

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The substance is an enzyme.

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Define DNA.

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of transcription in genetics?

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

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.