Protein Synthesis and Mutations Review

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells create proteins based on the instructions encoded in DNA.

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What are the two main stages of protein synthesis?

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Transcription and Translation.

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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can affect how genes function.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A type of mutation where one base pair is replaced by another in the DNA sequence.

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What is an insertion mutation?

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A type of mutation where one or more base pairs are added to the DNA sequence.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A type of mutation where one or more base pairs are removed from the DNA sequence.

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Are all mutations harmful?

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No, some mutations can be neutral or even beneficial.

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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 does the codon 'AGC' code for?

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The amino acid Serine (Ser).