DNA and Protein Synthesis Review

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What is the process of protein synthesis where mRNA is translated into an amino acid sequence?

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Translation

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What molecule carries the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

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What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to genetic variation?

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Genetic mutation

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What type of RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA)

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What is the start codon in mRNA that signals the beginning of translation?

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AUG (which codes for Methionine)

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What is the complementary DNA strand sequence for the DNA strand TAC-CGG-AGT?

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ATG-GCC-TCA

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What is the process called where DNA is copied to produce mRNA?

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Transcription

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What environmental factor can increase the risk of genetic mutations?

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Ultraviolet rays

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids