8th Ch 2:3-DNA and Genetics

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What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.
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What is the process of making mRNA from DNA called?
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The process is called transcription.
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What does the letter 'c' represent in a DNA diagram?
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The letter 'c' represents a nucleotide.
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What is DNA replication?
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DNA replication is the process of making a copy of DNA to create another DNA molecule.
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What is junk DNA?
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Junk DNA refers to segments of DNA that are not part of genes.
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What are nucleotides?
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Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
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What are the three main components of a nucleotide?
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The three main components are a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are synthesized by translating mRNA.
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What is the difference between transcription and translation?
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Transcription is the process of creating mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.
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What are genes?
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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for making proteins.
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