Molecular Genetics Review

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What are genetic mutations?

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Genetic mutations are changes in the DNA sequence that can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA.

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What role does tRNA play in protein synthesis?

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tRNA brings amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes during protein synthesis.

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Why does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?

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The order of amino acids determines the protein's structure and function, making it crucial for proper biological activity.

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What is the main function of mRNA?

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

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What is the role of rRNA in the cell?

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rRNA is a component of ribosomes and plays a crucial role in 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 central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process of decoding mRNA to synthesize a protein.