Unit: 7 DNA, RNA, and Mutations Test Review

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DNA is an acronym for _____

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Front

The process to go from mRNA to a protein is called ____

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translation

Front

Inherited red blood cell disorder, hemoglobin in the blood is abnormal leading to a sickle shape.

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Sickle cell anemia

Front

The chromosomal mutation where a segment of DNA is removed is called ____

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deletion

Front

The chromosomal mutation where a segment of DNA is added is called ____

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duplication

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The chromosomal mutation where a segment of DNA is reversed is called ____

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inversion

Front

The chromosomal mutation where a segment of DNA is moved to a different location is called ____

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translocation

Front

The molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome is called ____

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mRNA (messenger RNA)

Front

The process of copying DNA to make RNA is called ____

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transcription

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The building blocks of proteins are called ____

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amino acids