Proteins and Mutations

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Background of Proteins

Proteins are used for growth and _______.

DNA contains the code for all proteins within the ______ ______ structure. 

The complementary base pairs are:  __ + T      and      __ + G

This structure was discovered by:

Roselyn Fanklin (took an _____ photo),

Wilkins (_______ ____ ______ onto Watson and Creek),

Watson and Creek used the X-Ray picture to __________ a 3D model structure...

They recieved a nobel prize for the discover however, __________ did not. This can be seen as unfair because Watson and Creek would not have ___________ their work without her picture. Although, she had ________ before the award was presented. 

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How Proteins are made

Process of how proteins are made:

  • Double Helix unwinds to _______ bases. 
  • ______ copies the triplet codes.
  • Leaves ______ and goes into the cytoplasm.
  • Ribosome ________ the ____ and reads the triplet codes. 
  • Triplet codes determine the ______ acids.

Types/Examples of proteins:

  • Collagen - ______ amino acid for skin, tendons and bones
  • ________- Hormone made in pancrease to control sugar levels
  • Haemoglobin - Carrier protein found in ___ _____ cells to carry ________.
  • Enzymes - Catalysts which control _________ reactions in living ___________.
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Mutations

Mutation means a ________ in the _____.

This can happen naturally when triplit codes are ________. 

Or, when you are exposed to chemicals like ____ in cigarettes, which can _______ some bases and therefore create the __________ ______ acids.

  • Harmful Mutations: lead to ________ or enzyme ________.
  • Helpful Mutations: Skin colour advantages ____________ on different areas. 
  • Natural Mutations: Ear ______ or ability to roll your _______.
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