POGIL: Combined Cookie (LE)

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What is a silent mutation?

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A change in DNA that does not affect the protein's function.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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An error in the DNA where one or more bases (A, G, C, or T) is added to the original strand of DNA.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A type of mutation where one base in the DNA sequence is replaced by another base.

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Who are the primary 'team members' responsible for the creation of a dish in a kitchen?

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The recipe book and chefs.

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What is the impact of mutations on protein function?

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Some mutations result in changes to the function of proteins.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins.

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What are the four bases of DNA?

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Adenine (A), Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), and Thymine (T).

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What is the difference between dominant and recessive alleles?

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Dominant alleles express their traits even when only one copy is present, while recessive alleles require two copies to express their traits.

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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 significance of the recipe book in cooking?

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It provides the instructions needed to create a dish.