Protein Synthesis and Mutations

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What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

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Translation

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What is the correct sequence of information flow in protein synthesis?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

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What is a triplet of mRNA bases called?

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Codon

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What determines the genetic code in a DNA molecule?

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The order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases.

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What type of mutation involves a change in a single base pair?

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Point mutation.

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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Replication.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes facilitate the translation of mRNA into proteins.

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What is an anticodon?

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A sequence of three bases on tRNA that is complementary to a codon on mRNA.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein synthesis.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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