DNA/RNA Structure
What does DNA stand for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
What is the purpose of DNA replication?
to provide a copy of DNA for every cell in your body
What are the two steps of protein synthesis?
Transcription and translation
What are the two main categories of mutations?
gene and chromosomal
When in St. Patrick's Day?
3/17
What is the sugar in DNA? RNA?
deoxyribose, ribose
What is the term that describes DNA that contains one old strand and one new strand?
semi-conservative
Where in the cell does transcription occur? Translation?
nucleus; ribosome
Type of mutation involves multiple genes being impacted.
chromosomal
What company did Steve Jobs create?
Apple
DNA and RNA are what type of macromolecule?
nucleic acid
During replication, a DNA strand that has the bases CTAGGT produces a strand with the bases...
GATCCA
What is the start codon for all proteins?
AUG
What happens when a missense mutation occurs?
Different amino acid is produced
Who won the World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
In DNA, what are the complementary base pairs AND how many hydrogen bonds form between each pair?
A - T (2)
G - C (3)
What is the enzyme the unzips the DNA double helix at the beginning of replication?
helicase
What are the three stop codons?
UGA, UAA, UAG
The normal DNA reads CCATTCGGC. After a mutation the DNA now reads CCTTCGGC. What type of mutation has occurred?
How many bones are in the human body?
206
If a DNA molecule contains 22% adenine, what is the percentage of guanine?
28%
Which bases are considered purines and which are pyrimidines?
C, T - pyrimidines
A, G - purines
What would be the amino acid sequence for the mRNA: AUG CCC AAU GGG CCC UAA GAC
Met - Pro - Asn - Gly - Pro - Stop
A DNA sentence reads: The dog ate the cat. It now reads: The dog ate the car. What type of mutation has occurred?
point mutation (substitution)
What was the highest grossing movie in 2022?
Avatar: Way of the Water