Transcription
Translation
Gene Expression
Mutations
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This is the location where Transcription occurs.

The nucleus

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The process of Translation occurs here.

Ribosome

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Where do genes originate?

DNA (nucleus)

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What is a mutation?

A change in the DNA sequence

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Listen carefully, this is the intro song to which TV series that aired from 2000 - 2007.

Gilmore Girls

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What is produced during the process of Transcription?

mRNA

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What is produced at the end of Translation?

Amino Acid chain, protein, polypeptide

200

How can organisms such as the Arctic Fox change the color of their fur seasonally?

Genes can be turned off and on as a result of environmental stimuli

200

What are two ways a mutation can form?

UV Light, Radiation, Compounds in Tobacco smoke, X-Rays

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Name the song title and artist to this iconic emo anthem released in 2006.

"Welcome to the Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance

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What occurs after DNA is transcribed into mRNA?

mRNA leaves the nucleus and enters the cytoplasm

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What function does a tRNA have in translation?

The anticodon of tRNA matches with the codon of mRNA, and leaves behind a specific amino acid.

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Amino acids produced during protein synthesis code for...

Traits

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This type of mutation changes ONE base, but results in the same amino acid sequence as non-mutated DNA

Silent

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This iconic pop star has released albums such as 1989, Speak Now, Reputation, Folklore, and Midnight

Taylor Swift

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What is an mRNA triplet called?

Codon
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If a template DNA triplet is TAG, what would the complimentary tRNA anticodon be?

mRNA - AUC

tRNA - UAG

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A DNA molecule has 18 nucleotides. How many amino acids will be produced when the process of protein synthesis has been completed?

3 Amino Acids

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A mutation that occurs in this type of cell will be transferred to offspring.

Gamete

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Arguably the BEST Latin artist of our time released an album in February of 2020 called YHLQMDLG. Who is this artist and what do these letters stand for?

Bad Bunny - Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana

500

What are two main differences between DNA and RNA?

DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine, and RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil

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Which amino acid is produced from the DNA triplet GGT?

mRNA - CCA

AA - Pro

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This type of mutation results in significant changes in the amino acid sequence. What are the two types?

Frameshift - Deletion and Insertion

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In season 4 of Stranger Things, which character said the following quote?

"The Shire is burning, so Mordor it is"

Eddie Munson