Molecular Genetics

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What is the process that takes place during translation?

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The conversion of genetic information from the language of nucleic acids to the language of proteins.

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What are the three components that make up DNA?

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Sugar, phosphate, base.

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What type of replication does DNA undergo?

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Semi-conservative replication.

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What is a possible outcome of an error in DNA replication?

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The mutation results in changed protein function.

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What is the complementary base sequence of the DNA strand CAGCCATCA?

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GTCGGTAGT.

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Define DNA replication.

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The process by which a DNA molecule makes a copy of itself.

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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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, where proteins are synthesized.

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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 function.

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What is the function of ribosomes in translation?

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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that synthesizes proteins by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.