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
A _________ mutations involves only one protein being affected.
gene
What molecule carries the amino acid?
tRNA
Who voices Maui in the Disney Movie Moana?
The Rock
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
Most mutations are _____________ and not harmful.
random
Sickle cell anemia involves one single nucleotide being substituted for another; what type of mutation is this?
point - missense mutation
Which historical document does Nicholas Cage’s character steal in National Treasure?
Declaration of Independence
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
During gel electrophoresis, explain the charge of DNA, where it is placed on the gel and which strands will move further along the gel.
negative; place at the negative end and moves to the positive; smaller fragments move further
How many mission impossible movies have been released to theaters?
8
In DNA, what are the complementary base pairs AND how many hydrogen bonds form between each pair?
A - T (2)
G - C (3)
What enzyme unzips the DNA during 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?
Provide a codon for the amino acid Valine
GUG
GUA
GUC
GUU
How many bones are in the human body?
206
If a DNA molecule contains 22% adenine, what is the percentage of guanine?
28%
What is the function of DNA polymerase?
What would be the amino acid sequence for the mRNA: AUG CCC AAU GGG CCC UAA GAC
Met - Pro - Asn - Gly - Pro - Stop
[DNA] - CCG
Classify the mutation - be specific
Asp
Gly
Point - Missense
If you have tRNA: AAU - what would be the amino acid?
Leu
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo,