DNA
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule composed of two polynucleotide chains that coil around each other to form a double helix carrying genetic instructions for development.
What base pairs with adenine in replication?
thymine
What sugar is used for RNA? (hint the "R" in RNA with the suffix for sugar)
ribose
What occurs first in transcription?
DNA unzips
Which one of the following does not play a direct role in translation:
DNA, mRNA, tRNA, Amino Acid
DNA
What are the four bases for DNA?
Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine
Where does DNA replication occur in a cell?
In the nucleus of eukaryotes.
What are the bases for RNA?
Adenine, Guanine, Uracil, Cytosine
What type of RNA is made in transcription?
mRNA
What is created in translation?
PROTEINS!!
Which of the four bases are considered pyrimidines?
Thymine, Cytosine
What is the first step in DNA replication?
you will need to unzip the DNA
What does RNA look like?
RNA is typically single-stranded and comes in various forms.
What the purpose of Transcription?
To copy the directions for making a protein from the DNA.
Where does Translation take place?
ribosome (cytoplasm)
What information is coded into DNA?
Genetic code
What pieces are needed for DNA replication?
DNA polymerase, DNA helicase, and DNA bases.
Which of the four bases are considered Purines?
Adenine, Guanine
What RNA base pairs with the DNA adenine?
Uracil
Dehydration Synthesis is the process of putting amino acids acids together to make proteins. What is removed in the process?
When do cells replicate their DNA?
During the S phase of the cell cycle.
What is DNA REPLICATION?
DNA replication is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.
Where is RNA located?
nucleus, cytoplasm, ribosome, everywhere
What is a codon?
Three nucleotides that code for an amino acid.
Which amino acid uses the codon GCA?
Alanine