Mutations

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What is a Gene?

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A segment of DNA that encodes for a protein.

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What are the building blocks of proteins called?

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Amino Acids.

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What are the three types of mutation?

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Insertion, Deletion, Substitution.

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What pairs with Cytosine (C)?

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Guanine (G).

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Any change in the sequence of DNA is...

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Mutation.

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What is a Mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the protein produced.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is RNA?

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Ribonucleic acid, a molecule that helps in the synthesis of proteins.

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What is the role of Amino Acids in proteins?

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They are the building blocks that link together to form proteins.

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What is a Chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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