3rd 6 weeks Grade Saver 24-25

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What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process where the sequence of mRNA is decoded to form a protein.

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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 structure and function of proteins.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA serves as a template for translating genetic information into proteins.

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What is a substitution mutation?

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A substitution mutation occurs when one base pair in the DNA sequence is replaced by another.

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What is the significance of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which is essential for natural selection and evolution.

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What are the three types of mutations?

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The three types of mutations are substitution, insertion, and deletion.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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