DNA replication and Protein Synthesis

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Cytosine bonds with ____

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Guanine

Front

A mutation is defined as:

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A change in the DNA sequence

Front

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

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Codon

Front

Why does DNA replicate?

Back

New cells will have a copy of the DNA

Front

What structure of this molecule binds with the mRNA molecule?

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Anticodon

Front

What is the role of DNA in cells?

Back

DNA stores genetic information and instructions for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

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DNA replication

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What is the function of mRNA?

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

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA sequence.

Front

What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.