Protein Synthesis & Mutations

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What is the role of DNA Ligase in DNA replication?

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DNA Ligase is the enzyme that bonds the backbone of DNA back together after replication.

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What is the product of DNA replication?

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The product of DNA replication is two identical strands of DNA.

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How is a mutation defined?

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A mutation is defined as a change in the DNA sequence.

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What process occurs during Translation?

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

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Where does transcription occur in a cell?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

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What is the function of DNA Helicase?

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DNA Helicase unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.

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What is the function of DNA Polymerase?

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DNA Polymerase synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides complementary to the template strand.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA, while translation is the process of decoding RNA to synthesize proteins.

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What is mRNA and its role in protein synthesis?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).