Protein Synthesis & Mutations

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What does DNA determine?

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Traits of living things.

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In messenger RNA, each codon specifies a particular:

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Amino acid.

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What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA?

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Met-Pro-Val.

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What amino acid would be added to the protein being formed during translation if the mRNA codon reads 'AUG'?

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Methionine.

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What amino acid would be added to the protein being formed during translation if the mRNA codon reads 'CCU'?

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Proline.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

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What is the start codon and what does it code for?

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The start codon is AUG, and it codes for Methionine.

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What are mutations?

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Mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can affect protein synthesis.

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What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.