Vocab
Translation definition
Process of producing proteins
DNA monomer
nucleotides
RNA Bases
C, G, A, U
The base T is replaced with
The base U
Role of tRNA
Brings amino acids into ribosome
RNA definition
Single stranded genetic information made from DNA
DNA Bases
C, G, A, T
base pairing rules
A pairs with U and C pairs with G
mRNA function
Takes genetic information to the ribosome to built a protein.
How many nucleotides are in a codon?
Three nucleotides
Transcription definition
Process of producing RNA
base pairing rules
A pairs with T and C pairs with G
Structure
single stranded helix
Where does transcription occur?
In the nucleus
Where does translation occur?
In the ribosome
Protein definition
Macromolecule made of amino acids, speeds up chemical reactions, communicates between cells
Structure
double stranded helix
Function
sends genetic information
What does transcription produce?
mRNA (messenger RNA)
What does the protein structure determine
The function of the protein
mRNA Definition
Carries genetic information to ribosomes
Function
stores genetic information
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Brings amino acid to the ribosome to build protein
Process of transcription
ENzymes build mRNA complementary to the DNA
What is a mutation
A change in the DNA,which causes a change in the protein