Protein Synthesis & Biotechnology

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What are mutagens?

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Agents in the environment that can change DNA.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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To transport amino acids in the cytoplasm to the ribosome.

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What does mRNA do during transcription?

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It copies the DNA and brings it out of the nucleus.

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What is a karyotype?

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A picture that shows the number and appearance of chromosomes in a cell.

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What forms a protein when they bond together?

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Amino Acids.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized from amino acids.

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Define transcription in the context of protein synthesis.

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

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What are peptide bonds?

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Peptide bonds are the chemical bonds that link amino acids together to form proteins.

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What is biotechnology?

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Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products.