DNA and RNA
A,T,C,G
What are the four nitrogenous bases of DNA?
Initiation, Elongation, Termination
What are the three stages in which transcription occurs?
introns
What gets "thrown out" during the splicing process?
in the ribosome
Where does translation take place?
amino acids
What is the monomer of proteins?
transfer
What does the "t" in "tRNA" stand for?
template strand
What does the enzyme RNA Polymerase use to synthesize mRNA?
AUG
What is the "start" codon sequence?
E, P, A
What are the three "pockets" known as in the ribosome?
shape
What determines a protein's function?
phosphates and sugars
What in the DNA strand does not contain information?
Uracil
Which nucleotide pairs with Adenine when discussing RNA?
5' methyl cap
What directs RNA out of the nucleus?
anticodon
What is held by tRNA that matches up with a certain codon?
stucture, movement, support, metabolic regulation, coordination, control, defense
What are the functions of proteins?
RNA Polymerase
What synthesizes RNA?
5' to 3', left to right
In which direction does RNA move?
3' poly A. tail
What gives protection against degradation?
What is the amino acid for the starting sequence in translation?
dehydration synthesis
What process bonds amino acids with water as a byproduct?
It is too big, and the cytoplasm is a dangerous place.
Why can't DNA leave the nucleus?
RNA polymerase
What is the name of the enzyme that zips and unzips DNA during transcription?
hydrogen bonds
What connects one strand of DNA to the other?
The current tRNA gives its amino acid to the "new" tRNA, which then slides over to the "P" pocket and creates a polypeptide chain of amino acids
What happens during translation?
tertiary structure