Unit 5 & 6 - Protein Synthesis

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What is protein synthesis?

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The process by which cells generate new proteins, involving transcription of DNA to mRNA and translation of mRNA to amino acids.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the synthesis of proteins, which are translated into functional molecules.

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA, which carries the genetic information to the ribosome.

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Where does transcription occur?

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Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is translation?

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The process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA.

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Where does translation occur?

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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm at the ribosome.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A mutation that results from the insertion or deletion of nucleotides, causing a shift in the reading frame of the genetic code.

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What is a point mutation?

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A mutation that involves a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

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What is the significance of the sequence of nucleotides?

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The sequence of nucleotides determines the order of amino acids in a protein, which affects the protein's structure and function.

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What is the end product of transcription?

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The end product of transcription is messenger RNA (mRNA).