Proteins code for
Traits
Nucleotides
Where is DNA always located in a cell
nucleus
What is the base pairing rule for RNA?
A-U; C-G
What are the building blocks of protein?
amino acids
What does tRNA bring to the ribosome?
amino acids
What codes for Traits?
Protein
The scientists that discovered the structure of DNA
Francis Crick and James Watson
OR Rosalind Franklin
Where does translation occur
ribosome
Where does transcription take place?
Nucleus
What are the three nitrogenous bases on tRNA that match up with the mRNA codon called?
anticodon
The "backbone" of DNA includes...
Phosphate and Deoxyribose Sugar
What is the base pairing rule
A-T; C-G
Three nitrogenous bases that specify a single amino acid (found of mRNA)
What is a codon?
Keeps the base pairs together in the "ladder" of DNA
WEAK hydrogen bonds
What is the Central Dogma of Biology?
DNA-> RNA -> Protein