Genetics and Mutations

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What is a chromosomal mutation that involves the duplication of a segment of DNA?

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Duplication

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What is the correct flow of genetic information?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

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What is the process of synthesizing proteins based on messenger RNA instructions?

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Translation

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What is the process of converting DNA into messenger RNA?

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Transcription

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Where does the process of transcription occur in a cell?

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Nucleus

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What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence?

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Mutation

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What are the three main types of mutations?

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Substitution, Insertion, Deletion

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making RNA from DNA, while translation is the process of making proteins from RNA.

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What is a deletion mutation?

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A deletion mutation is a type of mutation where a segment of DNA is removed.