Protein Synthesis & Mutations

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What does DNA determine?

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Traits of living things.

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In messenger RNA, what does each codon specify?

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A particular amino acid.

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What is the amino acid sequence for the mRNA strand UGG-ACU-CGA-GUG?

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Trp-Thr-Arg-Val.

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Which nucleic acids can be found in the nucleus?

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DNA and RNA.

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What mRNA sequence is produced from the DNA sequence TAC CCC GGA GAG during transcription?

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AUG GGG CCU CUC.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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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 are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

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mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from amino acids.