What is the process of transcription in protein synthesis?
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Transcription is the process by which the DNA sequence of a gene is copied into mRNA. This occurs in the nucleus and is the first step in protein synthesis.
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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs. They read the mRNA sequence and translate it into a specific amino acid sequence.
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Define genotype and phenotype.
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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism (e.g., Hh, hh), while phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics (e.g., having hitchhiker's thumb).
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What is a dominant allele?
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A dominant allele is a variant of a gene that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present (e.g., H in Hh).
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What is a recessive allele?
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A recessive allele is a variant of a gene that only expresses its trait when two copies are present (e.g., h in hh).
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What is interphase in the cell cycle?
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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for division. It consists of G1, S, and G2 phases.
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What is the significance of the genetic code?
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The genetic code is a set of rules that defines how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA is translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins.
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