DNA & Protein Synthesis Review

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Which organelle is DNA found in?

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Nucleus

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What is the mRNA molecule transcribed from the DNA template TGG-CAA-GTA-CGT?

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UGG-CAA-GUA-CGU

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What type of mutation substitutes one nucleotide for another?

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Point mutation

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Where does transcription occur in the cell?

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Nucleus

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What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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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.