Macon's 2.2 Post Test

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What is the start codon in mRNA?

Back

AUG

Front

What component of DNA carries the genetic code that determines traits?

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Nitrogen Bases

Front

In RNA, which base pairs with adenine?

Back

Uracil

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Where does translation occur in the cell?

Back

Ribosome

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What type of mutation is caused by insertion or deletion of bases?

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Frameshift mutation

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for translation.

Front

What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the sugar component of DNA?

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Deoxyribose

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

What is a point mutation?

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A point mutation is a change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.