DNA Structure
DNA Replication
RNA/Translation
Where does it happen?
Misc.
100

Which scientists are credited with created the DNA double helix model?

Watson and Crick

100

The bonds that hold together the backbone of DNA.

What are covalent bonds. 

100

A long, single stranded sequence of RNA copied from DNA is called?

What is messenger RNA (mRNA)?

100
This is where DNA replication takes place.
What is the nucleus?
100

Scientist credited with taking the first images of DNA using x ray diffraction.

Who is Franklin?

200

These two molecules make up the backbone of a DNA molecule.

What is a sugar and a phosphate group?

200

Which enzyme begins the process of unzipping the DNA?

What is the DNA helicase?

200
This type of RNA carries an amino acid. (Use full name)
What is transfer RNA (tRNA)?
200
This is where transcription takes place.
What is the nucleus?
200
A 3-base sequence found on tRNA.
What is an anticodon?
300
The type of bond that holds bases together in the double helix.
What is a hydrogen bond?
300

This is what you call a "G" binding with a "C" or an "A" binding with a "T".

What is a base pair?

300

The type of RNA that makes up a ribosome and directs the translation of RNA.

What is ribosomal RNA (rRNA)?

300
This is where translation takes place.
What is the cytoplasm?
300

In DNA replication this strand is copied continuously.

What is the leading strand 5" to 3"?

400
A (nitrogenous) base, a sugar, and a phosphate.
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
400

The enzyme that is used to make a copy of a DNA molecule.

What is DNA polymerase?

400

A 3 base sequence of mRNA.

What is a codon?

400
This is what holds the mRNA strand in place while translation proceeds.
What is the ribosome?
400
Most of the amino acids of a protein are incorrect due to this type of mutation.
What is a frameshift mutation?
500

He is credited with the discovery that the amount of G's was roughly equal to the amount of C's (and A's with T's) in several samples of DNA.

Who is Erwin Chargaff?

500

What is the name of the enzyme that is used to glue together the Okazaki fragments?

What is ligase

500

With RNA, adenine binds with this other base.

What is uracil?

500
When mRNA is transcribed from DNA, it then slips through these to get into the cytoplasm.
What are the nuclear pores?
500

What type of mutation causes sickle cell anemia?

What is a point shift mutation?

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