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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
- tRNA helps to fold the amino acids into a protein.
- tRNA is responsible for cutting out the non-coding portions of pre-mRNA.
- tRNA reads the mRNA and connects to the amino acids that the mRNA codes for. (correct)
- tRNA carries the genetic code from the DNA to the ribosome.
What is the purpose of independent assortment during meiosis?
What is the purpose of independent assortment during meiosis?
- To ensure that the chromosomes are properly aligned before cell division.
- To create new gene combinations, increasing genetic diversity. (correct)
- To repair any damaged DNA sequences before the cell divides.
- To ensure that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
What is the function of CRISPR technology in genetic research?
What is the function of CRISPR technology in genetic research?
- CRISPR can accurately cut DNA at specific locations, allowing for gene modifications. (correct)
- CRISPR can analyze the entire genome of an organism.
- CRISPR can create new genes from scratch.
- CRISPR can amplify specific DNA sequences.
What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?
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Purpose of DNA
Purpose of DNA
DNA is the code for all traits an organism has.
Meiosis
Meiosis
Cell division that creates sex cells.
Crossing Over
Crossing Over
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
Mutation Types
Mutation Types
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Role of mRNA
Role of mRNA
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CRISPR Technology
CRISPR Technology
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Gene Expression
Gene Expression
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tRNA Function
tRNA Function
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Study Notes
DNA Purpose
- DNA is the code for all an organism's traits.
Meiosis Definition
- Cell division that produces sex cells.
Meiosis vs Mitosis
- Meiosis creates sex cells, mitosis creates other body cells.
Crossing Over and Independent Assortment
- Crossing over: Homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing diversity during meiosis.
- Independent assortment: Random lining up of homologous pairs during meiosis, increasing diversity.
Mutations
- A mutation is a change in an organism's DNA sequence.
- Types: inversion, deletion, translocation.
mRNA Role in Protein Synthesis
- mRNA (messenger RNA) is a copy of DNA that leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome.
- It helps create a set of amino acids that fold to form a protein.
CRISPR Technology in Genetic Research
- CRISPR can locate and replace mutations in DNA sequences to potentially treat diseases.
Mutation Causes
- Environmental factors, inheritance, random mistakes during reproduction.
Gene Expression Process
- DNA is transcribed into pre-mRNA.
- Non-coding parts are removed, creating mRNA.
- tRNA reads the mRNA and links to corresponding amino acids.
- Amino acids fold into a protein.
Traits Determining Structure
- Not specified in the text.
tRNA Function During Translation
- tRNA reads mRNA using a specific binding process.
- tRNA attaches to amino acids that mRNA codes for.
CRISPR Explanation
- Gene editing technology that precisely cuts DNA at a specific location.
- Allows insertion, deletion, or replacement of DNA sequences.
Dominant and Recessive Alleles
- Dominant alleles mask recessive alleles, determining the visible trait.
Cell Formation Process
- Meiosis creates cells with half the DNA of body cells.
Chromosome Inheritance
- Certain traits are linked to the X or Y chromosome.
- Chromosomes carry traits.
Inheritance Patterns
- Autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive.
- X-linked recessive.
Genotype Determination
- Genotype of a specific individual needs more data.
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