DNA Structure
The messenger to DNA
What is RNA?
What is "Proline?"
What year did America gain its independence.
1776
What is a gene?
The 4 nitrogen bases of DNA are A, T, G and ______
What is "C" ?
The base found in RNA but NOT in DNA (just the first letter is OK!)
What is Uracil (U)?
the codon GGA codes for which amino acid?
What is glycine?
On the hit show "The Office" Jim Halpert is friends with Dwight Schrute, a no frills businessman known for growing what crop in his spare time.
Beets
a mistake in the DNA sequence is called this (caused by mutagens)
What is a mutation?
in DNA, Adenine (A) always pairs with _________
What is Thymine (T)
The number of bases in a CODON
What is 3?
The building blocks of protein? (2 words)
What are amino acids?
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Crocs
the process of RNA copying DNA (its a long word and it starts with a "T")
What is Transcription?
the 3 parts of a DNA nucleotide are a sugar, ___________ and a nitrogen base
What is phosphate?
If the DNA sequence is GCA this is how mRNA transcribes (copies) it
What is CGU?
the 3 RNA bases that make up the START codon
What is AUG?
Tobey Maguire played a hit role in an early 2000's movie trilogy known for its explosive action and comic book roots, what was it.
Spiderman
the building blocks of DNA; made of 3 parts including a sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base
What is a nucleotide?
If the DNA sequence is G A C what is the COMPLEMENTARY strand?
What is C T G?
The location of DNA in the cell (and also where transcription occurs)
what is the nucleus?
Find the amino acid "Proline" on your codon wheel (its in the bottom right). How many different codons are there for Proline? (EX: CCC is 1 codon)
What is 4?
An episode entitled "panty raid" of this hit tv show created by Stephen Hillenburg was banned on popular streaming networks due to its inappropriate nature and suggestions.
Spongebob Squarepants
the spiral shape of DNA is called this