Flashcardizz#10:DNA STRUCTURE, MUTATION, PROTIEN SYNTHESIS

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What is a chemical or physical agent that interacts with DNA and causes a genetic alteration?

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mutagen

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The mRNA leaves the ________ to find the ribosome to make proteins.

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nucleus

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Are all mutations bad?

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No

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What is the process for making another DNA copy of a chromosome?

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replication

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What is the complimentary strand for T?

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A

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What is DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life.

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What are mutations?

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Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What is protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis is the process by which cells create proteins based on the instructions encoded in DNA.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes create proteins by reading mRNA.