What is DNA replication?
Biology Flashcard: Replication, Transcription, Translation, and Mutation

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The process by which a cell makes an exact copy of its DNA before cell division.
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What is transcription in biology?
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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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What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?
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The process where ribosomes read mRNA and use tRNA to assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.
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What is a mutation?
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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.
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How do mutations affect an organism's phenotype?
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Mutations can result in changes to an organism's phenotype, which is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics.
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What role does mRNA play in translation?
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mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it is translated into a protein.
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What is the significance of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular machinery that read mRNA and facilitate the assembly of amino acids into proteins.
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