DNA/RNA
What is the shape/structure of DNA
Double Helix
What enzyme opens up the DNA strand during replication?
helicase
Where does transcription occur
Nucleus
where does translation occur
in rRNA (ribosome) floating in cytoplasm
What process copies DNA strands to make new DNA molecules from an original DNA
replication
What are the four Nitrogen Bases found in RNA
Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil
Power of "Reverse"
Exchange your score with any chosen group
What is the end product of transcription
mRNA
Power of "Bomb"
Deduct the score by half of any chosen group
Power of "Doubling"
Double your current score
The short segments of the lagging strand are called what?
Okazaki fragments
How many nucleotides make 1 codon on mRNA
3
What is the end product of translation?
protein
Proteins are made up of what?
Amino Acids
What is attached to the 1' carbon of the sugar in a nucleotide?
A base.
What is the complementary DNA sequence of 5'CCAA3'
3'GGTT 5'
How many amino acids can you make with the following mRNA sequence: AUGGGCAAACCG
4
What part of tRNA binds to the codons of mRNA
anti-codon
Nucelotides are the building blocks for what macromolecule
Nucleic Acids
List three differences between DNA and RNA
sugar, bases, number of strands
What kind or kinds of bond is/are broken when DNA is replicated?
hydrogen bonds.
List the base pair rules for DNA and RNA
DNA A-T G-C; RNA A-U G-C
List the 3 types of RNA Name and their function.
Ribosomal RNA; ribosome; site of translation
Transfer RNA; anticodon binds to codon and amino acid is added
Messneger RNA; codons carry information transcribed from DNA
What is the purpose of nucleic acids
store genetic information to make genes