Biology DA (Molecular Genetics) Review

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) transfers amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the process of translating genetic information into proteins called?

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Translation.

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

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Translation occurs on the ribosome.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of making RNA from a DNA template.

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What type of mutation involves the removal of a chromosome segment?

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Deletion.

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What is a translocation mutation?

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Translocation is a mutation where a segment of DNA is moved from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to a different chromosome.

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What is an inversion mutation?

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Inversion is a mutation where a segment of DNA is reversed end to end.

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What is duplication in terms of chromosome mutations?

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Duplication is a mutation that involves the copying of a segment of DNA, resulting in multiple copies of that segment.

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What is the role of rRNA in the ribosome?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.