Transcription
This is the location where Transcription occurs.
The nucleus
The process of Translation occurs here.
Ribosome
Where do genes originate?
DNA (nucleus)
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence
Listen carefully, this is the intro song to which TV series that aired from 2000 - 2007.
Gilmore Girls
What is produced during the process of Transcription?
mRNA
What is produced at the end of Translation?
Amino Acid chain, protein, polypeptide
How can organisms such as the Arctic Fox change the color of their fur seasonally?
Genes can be turned off and on as a result of environmental stimuli
What are two ways a mutation can form?
UV Light, Radiation, Compounds in Tobacco smoke, X-Rays
Name the song title and artist to this iconic emo anthem released in 2006.
"Welcome to the Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance
What occurs after DNA is transcribed into mRNA?
mRNA leaves the nucleus and enters the cytoplasm
What function does a tRNA have in translation?
The anticodon of tRNA matches with the codon of mRNA, and leaves behind a specific amino acid.
Amino acids produced during protein synthesis code for...
Traits
This type of mutation changes ONE base, but results in the same amino acid sequence as non-mutated DNA
Silent
This iconic pop star has released albums such as 1989, Speak Now, Reputation, Folklore, and Midnight
Taylor Swift
What is an mRNA triplet called?
If a template DNA triplet is TAG, what would the complimentary tRNA anticodon be?
mRNA - AUC
tRNA - UAG
A DNA molecule has 18 nucleotides. How many amino acids will be produced when the process of protein synthesis has been completed?
3 Amino Acids
Gamete
Arguably the BEST Latin artist of our time released an album in February of 2020 called YHLQMDLG. Who is this artist and what do these letters stand for?
Bad Bunny - Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana
What are two main differences between DNA and RNA?
DNA is double-stranded and contains Thymine, and RNA is single-stranded and contains Uracil
Which amino acid is produced from the DNA triplet GGT?
mRNA - CCA
AA - Pro
Lucky You!!
Free 500 Points!
This type of mutation results in significant changes in the amino acid sequence. What are the two types?
Frameshift - Deletion and Insertion
In season 4 of Stranger Things, which character said the following quote?
"The Shire is burning, so Mordor it is"
Eddie Munson