Practice Types (5.1) - DNA Structure and Function

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Question 1.
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
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Think about what makes up DNA.
Question 2.
Name one type of mutation that occurs in DNA.
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Consider the types discussed in class.
3Question 3.
What structure forms the basic unit of DNA?
- Amino Acids
- Nucleotides
- Ribosomes
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Look for the components of DNA.
4Question 4.
Substitutions in DNA involve which of the following?
- Removing bases
- Adding bases
- Swapping one base for another
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Think about how substitutions change the sequence.
Question 5.
A scientist discovers a mutation that changes the sequence from ATCG to ATCCG. Identify the type of mutation and explain its potential effects.
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Think about how DNA is read and the impact of changes on the sequencing system.
Question 6.
How would a frameshift mutation at the beginning of a gene affect protein synthesis compared to a point mutation (substitution)? Discuss both scenarios.
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Consider the significance of codon reading frames and the impact of single versus multiple changes.

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