DNA, Mutations, & Protein Synthesis

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What are the three components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base.

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Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?

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Cytoplasm and Ribosome.

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What DNA sequence pairs with ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC.

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What are the sections called that RNA is read in?

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Codons.

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What best describes a DNA molecule?

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Double helix.

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence.

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What are the types of mutations?

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Point mutations, insertions, deletions.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is the process of transcription?

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The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template.