Gene Expression Unit Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is gene expression?
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The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, usually a protein.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role do proteins play in gene expression?
Back
Proteins are the end products of gene expression and perform various functions in the cell, including acting as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
Back
The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is mRNA?
Back
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a type of RNA that carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a codon?
Back
A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many amino acids are coded by a sequence of 18 nucleotides?
Back
6 amino acids, since each amino acid is coded by a sequence of 3 nucleotides.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the protein produced.
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