Protein Synthesis /Mutations

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What is the Central Dogma of molecular biology?

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The Central Dogma describes the flow of genetic information in cells: DNA -> RNA -> Protein.

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Where does Translation occur in a cell?

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Translation occurs at the ribosomes.

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What type of RNA carries the DNA message out of the nucleus?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the DNA message out of the nucleus to the ribosomes.

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What type of mutation is represented by the change from TTACGCAAG to TTCGCAAG?

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This is an example of a Deletion mutation.

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What process involves the formation of a polypeptide chain?

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Translation is the process where a polypeptide chain is formed.

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What is Transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA (transfer RNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.

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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.