Genetics

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What are restriction enzymes used for?

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Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA.

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Where do mutations occur?

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Mutations occur in DNA.

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What is cloning in genetics?

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Cloning is a genetic engineering technique used to make exact genetic copies of living things.

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If a panda's DNA has 30% adenine, what percent of guanine is present?

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20% guanine is present.

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTCGCAAG?

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This is an example of a deletion mutation.

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Define DNA.

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is gene therapy?

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Gene therapy is a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) helps decode mRNA sequences into proteins by bringing the appropriate amino acids.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.