Gene to Protein Reading
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23 questions
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State at least three functions of proteins.
State at least three functions of proteins.
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The directions for creating proteins are stored in
The directions for creating proteins are stored in
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The order of the nucleotide bases (A, T, C, and G) determines the order of amino acids.
The order of the nucleotide bases (A, T, C, and G) determines the order of amino acids.
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What are chromosomes?
What are chromosomes?
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How many chromosomes do humans have?
How many chromosomes do humans have?
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Why do humans have two sets of chromosomes?
Why do humans have two sets of chromosomes?
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Why is it important for DNA to remain in the nucleus?
Why is it important for DNA to remain in the nucleus?
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During transcription, DNA is copied into
During transcription, DNA is copied into
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Once an mRNA copy of the gene has been created, what organelle builds the protein according to the mRNA
Once an mRNA copy of the gene has been created, what organelle builds the protein according to the mRNA
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Once the amino acid chain is made it is transported to what organelle for folding?
Once the amino acid chain is made it is transported to what organelle for folding?
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An amino acid chain cannot perform a function until it has been folded into its functional shape.
An amino acid chain cannot perform a function until it has been folded into its functional shape.
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Amino acid chains are also known as
Amino acid chains are also known as
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Protein folding and shaping is due to the interactions and bonds that occur between the different amino acids.
Protein folding and shaping is due to the interactions and bonds that occur between the different amino acids.
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What is the name of proteins that can assist an amino acid chain during the folding and bonding process to create a finished protein?
What is the name of proteins that can assist an amino acid chain during the folding and bonding process to create a finished protein?
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When can a mutation occur?
When can a mutation occur?
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List three types of mutations.
List three types of mutations.
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What chromosome is the CFTR gene located on?
What chromosome is the CFTR gene located on?
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What is the purpose of the CFTR protein?
What is the purpose of the CFTR protein?
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List three symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
List three symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
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What type of disorder is cystic fibrosis?
What type of disorder is cystic fibrosis?
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Portions of the DNA that contain directions for a single protein are called
Portions of the DNA that contain directions for a single protein are called
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What enzyme copies DNA during transcription?
What enzyme copies DNA during transcription?
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In order to function properly what is the final step in making a protein?
In order to function properly what is the final step in making a protein?