DNA
This molecule is known as the “blueprint of life.
What is DNA
This is the first step of protein synthesis, where DNA is transcribed into mRNA.
What is transcription?
This substance is used as a matrix in gel electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments
What is agarose?
This is what PCR stands for?
The study of hereditary?
What is the biological process where a parent passes certain genes onto their offspring?
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
hese molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome during translation
What are tRNAs
This is the property that allows DNA to move through the gel during electrophoresis.
What is the negative charge of DNA?
What is the main enzyme used in PCR?
DNA Polymerase
Who is the father of modern genetics?
Gregor Mendel
This is the sugar found in the backbone of DNA.
What is deoxyribose
This is the three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a single amino acid
What is a codon
This is added to DNA samples before electrophoresis to allow them to sink into the wells.
What is loading dye?
What is the purpose of PCR?
To amplify specific segment of DNA
What is a genotype?
Genetic make-up of an organism
These are the pairs of bases that bond together in the DNA molecule.
What are adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine?
This organelle is the site of protein synthesis
What is the ribosome?
This term describes the visual result of separated DNA bands on the gel.
What is a DNA ladder?
Name one of the key ingredients in a PCR reaction besides the enzyme?
Primers, nucleotides or template?
What is an allele?
Varients (differences) in a gene
What type of bonds hold the two strands of DNA together?
Hydrogen bonds
This process follows transcription and uses the mRNA to build a protein
What is translation
What is the purpose of gel electrophoresis in biology?
To separate DNA based on size
List all 3 steps to PCR
Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
What carries two copies of the same dominant allele?
What is homozygous dominant?