CFA 6 DNA and Genetics Review

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What is the physical expression of a trait called?

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Phenotype

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What enzyme unwinds the DNA to prepare for replication?

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Helicase

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What is the order of DNA replication?

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3, 4, 1, 2

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What does the sequence CGAUCGAUCAAG represent?

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This is a segment of RNA.

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What is hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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A protein that binds oxygen.

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What is the genetic material in living organisms?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA Replication

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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They translate mRNA into proteins.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence.