NC EOC Review: Protein Synthesis & Gene Mutations

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What does RNA stand for?

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Ribonucleic acid

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What cell structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes

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Which type of RNA brings amino acids to the ribosome to make proteins?

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tRNA

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Changes in the nucleotide sequence of DNA are called:

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Mutations

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Each mRNA codon codes for a specific:

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Amino acid

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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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 the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA message.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA that can lead to changes in protein synthesis.