Describe the two major events in protein synthesis (hint: transcription and translation).

Purpose
The purpose of this lab is for you to recall basic information about cell biology, the structure and function of DNA and chromosomes.
Knowledge & Skills
This assignment will help you become familiar with the following important content knowledge in anthropology:
basic cell biology
DNA and RNA structure
functions of DNA
chromsomes
cell division
The knowledge you will gain and the skills you will practice by completing this lab are essential to your success in this course.
Tasks
Step 1: Answer the questions below
1. How do DNA and RNA differ
2. Describe the two major events in protein synthesis (hint: transcription and translation).
3. Explain the difference between a point mutation and a frameshift mutation
4. Visit these two sites:
https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-a-mutation
https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-types-of-mutation-are-there
Research an example of a mutation (different than the example below). Does it result in a disease? Is it life threatening? What are the effects of this mutation? What type of mutations is it (point, frameshift, insertion, deletion, substitution)? Include images if possible.
***For example: sickle cell anemia is a disease caused by a mutation in a gene that instructs the building of a protein call hemoglobin.This causes the red blood cells to become an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. However, in African populations, having this mutation also protects against malaria.
Include citations, Your response to number 4 should be at least one double spaced page in length.

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