Question

1. what is a mutation?____
2. in dna replication, dna is being copied into____
3. define protein synthesis:____
4. in transcription, dna is being copied into____
5. in translation, rna is being copied into____
6. amino acids are the building blocks of____

Explanation:

1. A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism.
2. DNA replication produces an identical DNA molecule.
3. Protein synthesis is the process of making proteins from DNA instructions.
4. Transcription converts DNA to mRNA (messenger RNA).
5. Translation uses mRNA to build proteins.
6. Amino acids link to form proteins.

Answer:

1. A change in the DNA sequence of an organism
2. another DNA molecule
3. The process by which cells make proteins using DNA instructions
4. mRNA (messenger RNA)
5. a protein
6. proteins