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What is Down syndrome an example of?

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Numerical Mutation

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What enzyme is responsible for transcribing DNA to make mRNA?

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RNA polymerase

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What genetic condition is Cri du Chat an example of?

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Monosomy

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TRUE OR FALSE: Translation is the process of making proteins.

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TRUE

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TRUE OR FALSE: Transcription is the process of making mRNA.

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TRUE

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What is the definition of a mutation?

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

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What is the difference between monosomy and trisomy?

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Monosomy is the absence of one chromosome from a pair, while trisomy is the presence of an extra chromosome.

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What is the role of RNA polymerase in gene expression?

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RNA polymerase synthesizes mRNA from a DNA template during transcription.

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What is the significance of the promoter region in DNA?

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The promoter region is where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription.

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What are the two main processes of gene expression?

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Transcription and Translation.