Fast and Curious Protein Synthesis and Mutations

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1.
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What is the sequence of events in protein synthesis?
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DNA --> mRNA --> tRNA --> protein.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a point mutation?
Back
A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of a point mutation on protein synthesis?
Back
It may or may not change the amino acid sequence, depending on whether it results in a synonymous or non-synonymous mutation.
4.
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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, where it is translated into a protein.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
Back
tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the mRNA codons.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the mRNA codon chart?
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The mRNA codon chart is used to determine which amino acids correspond to specific mRNA codons.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens if RNA formation is disrupted in a cell?
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Disruption of RNA formation would directly impact protein synthesis, as mRNA is essential for this process.
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