What is a nonsense mutation?
Flashcard 4.2 - Protein Synthesis & Mutations Review

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A type of point mutation that changes a codon to a stop codon, leading to premature termination of protein synthesis.
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What does the root 'ase' signify in biological terms?
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It means 'enzyme', indicating a protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions.
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Are all mutations harmful?
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No, not all mutations are harmful; some can be neutral or even beneficial.
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What does the root 'trans' mean?
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It means 'across', often used in terms like 'transcription'.
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What is the RNA sequence synthesized from the DNA code GATTACA?
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CUAAUGU.
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What is a missense mutation?
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A point mutation that results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in a protein.
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What is a silent mutation?
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A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence of a protein.
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