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Definition of gene

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Small section of DNA found in chromosomes
That codes for a specific sequence of amino acids to produce a specific protein

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Definition of genome

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Entire genetic material of an organism

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3 Benefits of scientists understanding entire genome

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1) we can search for genes linked to certain diseases e.g genes increasing the risk of developing cancer

2) helps to understand and treat inherited disorders e.g cystic fibrosis

3) we can trace human migration patterns from the past (helps people discover their ancestry)

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DNA is a polymer made up of molecules called…

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Nucleotides

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Nucleotides (the molecules that make up the DNA polymer) consist of what 3 things

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Base
Sugar
Phosphate group

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In the nucleotides of DNA which can change out of the sugar, base and phosphate group

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Bases

There are 4 different bases
(Phosphate and sugar group never change)

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How many DIFFERENT nucleotides does DNA contain

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4
As there are 4 different types of bases

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DNA strands are….so the same bases always pair on the opposite strand (A always pairs with T and C always pairs with G)

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Complementary

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All facts about structure of DNA

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DNA is a polymer made up of molecules called nucleotides which forms a double helix
A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, sugar and base.
There are 4 different types of bases which is why there 4 different types of nucleotide
Strands of DNA are always complementary so A always pairs with T on the opposite strand and C always pairs with G on the opposite strand

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What type of structure is a nucleotide

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Molecule

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What type of structure is a nucleotide

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Molecule

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What structures in a cell is DNA contained in

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Chromosomes

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Proteins are polymers of..,

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Amino acids

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What determines the shape of a protein

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The specific order of amino acids

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The specific order of amino acids determines the…of the protein

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Shape

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What determines the function of the protein

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The shape of the protein
(Which is determined by the specific order of amino acids)

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The shape of the protein determines what about the protein

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Its function

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What determines the specific order of amino acids in a protein (which then determines the shape and function of the protein)

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Base sequence of a gene
(3 bases code for one amino acid)

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How many bases code for one amino acid

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3

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A sequence of …. bases code for a particular…

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3
Amino acid

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The first stage of protein synthesis occurs in the…. and is called

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Nucleus
Transcription

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Name for first stage of protein synthesis

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Transcription

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Where does the first stage of protein synthesis occur (transcription)

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Nucleus

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What happens in transcription (first stage of protein synthesis)

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1) base sequence of gene is copied into complementary template molecule (mRNA)
2) mRNA passes out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm

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Name for complementary template molecule in transcription (first stage of protein synthesis)
mRNA
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Where does the mRNA (complementary template molecule) go once it's left the nucleus
Cytoplasm
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How many strands is mRNA
1 strand (it's a single stranded molecule)
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How are amino acids brought to the ribosome during translation (2nd part of protein synthesis)
By carrier molecules (tRNA)
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Carrier molecules bring what to the ribosome during translation
Amino acids
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Whole process of translation (2nd stage of protein synthesis)
1) mRNA molecule attaches to a ribosome 2) carrier molecules (tRNA) bring amino acids to the ribosome 3) ribosome reads triplets of bases on mRNA then joins the correct amino acids together in the correct order 4) when the protein chain is complete it folds up to form a specific shape which gives it a specific function
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Where does translation occur (2nd part of protein synthesis)
Cytoplasm
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Where does translation occur (2nd part of protein synthesis)
Cytoplasm
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Whole process of protein synthesis (including both transcription and translation)
1) in nucleus, base sequence of gene is copied onto mRNA (complementary template molecule) 2) mRNA moves out of nucleus to cytoplasm 3) mRNA molecule attaches to a ribosome 4) carrier molecules (tRNA) bring amino acids to ribosome 5) ribosome reads triplets of bases on mRNA then joins the correct amino acids together in the correct order 6) once the protein chain is complete it folds up into a specific shape to give it a specific function
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What happens in protein synthesis once the carrier molecules (tRNA) have brought the amino acids to the ribosome
Ribosome reads the triplets of bases on the mRNA to join together correct amino acids in correct order to form protein chain
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In the first stage of protein synthesis the base sequence of the...is copied onto the...
Gene mRNA
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Mutation meaning
Change to a base
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Name for change to a base in DNA
Mutation
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True or false, most mutations (change in base to DNA) effect the shape and therefore function of a protein
False Most mutations do not change the protein's shape as the same amino acid is still coded for so the order of amino acids stays the same so the shape of the protein doesn't change so its function doesn't change
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2 ways mutations may alter function of protein (although most of the time it has no effect as the same amino acid is coded for so the proteins shape stays the same so its function stays the same)
For enzymes it's active site may change shape so it can no longer bind to the substrate For structural proteins it may lose strength
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1 way mutations can alter the function of proteins is that structural proteins lose..
Strength
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1 way mutations can alter the function of proteins is that...proteins lose strength
Structural
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1 way mutations can alter the function of proteins is that the.....of the enzyme changes shape so it can no longer bind to the...
Active site Substrate
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True or false, all parts of DNA code for proteins
False There are also non- coding parts of DNA which don't code for proteins
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Non coding parts of DNA do what to genes
Switch them on and off
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Mutations in non coding parts of DNA affect what
How genes are switched on and off
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Mutations in ..... affect how genes are switched on and off
Non coding parts of DNA (As non coding parts of DNA switch genes on and off)
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In body cells all chromosomes come in pairs, one chromosome in each pair is from the.... and one chromosome in each pair is from the...
Mother Father
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Definition of alleles
Versions of a gene
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How many copies of every gene do we have and why
2 One from our mother, one from our father
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Why do we have 2 copies of every gene
One from our mother One from our father
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Genotype definition
Combination of alleles a person has E.g Bb
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Homozygous definition
When an individual has 2 copies of the same allele for a trait e.g BB
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Homozygous definition
When an individual has 2 copies of the same allele for a trait e.g BB
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Phenotype definition
Physical characteristic caused by genotype e.g blue eyes is the phenotype caused by bb
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Heterozygous definition
Individual has 2 different alleles for a trait e.g Bb
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Heterozygous definition
Individual has 2 different alleles for a trait e.g Bb
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Dominant allele definition
Only one copy of the allele needed for the physical characteristic to be expressed
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How many genes are most characteristics controlled by
Lots of genes acting together (Very rarely its just one gene on its own)
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True or false, each characteristic is normally only controlled by one gene
False Each characteristic is controlled by lots of genes acting together Very rarely a characteristic is controlled by only one gene
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2 key inherited disorders I need to know about
Cystic fibrosis Polydactyly
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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder to do with...
Cell membranes
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How many genes is cystic fibrosis controlled by
One (a single gene)
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Is cystic fibrosis dominant or recsseive
Recessive (you must have 2 copies of the alleles for the defective cell membrane to have the disorder)
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All facts about cystic fibrosis
Inherited disorder Disorder of the cell membranes Caused by recessive allele
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Polydactyly is an inherited disorder where you have extra..l
Fingers or toes
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Is Polydactyly caused by a dominant or recessive allele
Dominant
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Facts about Polydactyly
Inherited disorder caused by dominant allele where you have extra fingers or toes
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What is embryo screening
Embryos tested to see if they have the alleles for inherited disorders
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Issues with embryonic screening (where embryos are tested to see if they have the alleles for inherited disorders)
Expensive Many embryos are destroyed (unethical)
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What is gene therapy
Where scientist correct faulty alleles to treat inherited disorders
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Gene therapy is where scientists correct....to treat...
Faulty genes Inherited disorders
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Advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction
Genetic variation If environment changes, offspring may have survival advantage by natural selection Slower than asexual reproduction Requires more time and energy than asexual reproduction in order to find a mate
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2 advantages of sexual reproduction
Genetic variation If the environment changes, the offspring may have a survival advantage by natural selection
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One advantage of sexual reproduction is that if the environment changes...
the offspring may have a survival advantage by natural selection
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2 disadvantages of sexual reproduction
Slower than asexual reproduction Requires more time and energy than asexual reproduction in order to find a mate
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4 Advantages of asexual reproduction
Only one parent needed More time and energy efficient than sexual reproduction as don't need to find a mate Faster than sexual reproduction Many genetically identical offspring produced very quickly when conditions are favourable
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One advantage of asexual reproduction is that Many genetically identical offspring are produced quickly when conditions are...
Favourable
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2 Disadvantages of asexual reproduction
All offspring are identical so all offspring could die if conditions are unfavourable Harmful mutations in parent would be passed down to all offspring
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One disadvantage of asexual reproduction is that harmful... in one parent would be passed down to all offspring
Mutations

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