Transcription
Translation
Replication
Regulation
100
The process of transcription serves to create this molecule from a DNA template strand.
What is mRNA
100
During this process, the template RNA strand is "translated" into a sequence of these molecules.
What is amino acids.
100
DNA replicates by way of ___________ replication.
What is semiconservative
100

What does it mean to have a gene regulated?

The gene is turned "off" or "on".

200
During transcription, molecules are synthesized by this enzyme.
What is RNA polymerase.
200
This type of RNA "carries" target amino acids to the binding sites.
What is tRNA or transfer RNA.
200
DNA is unwound by the action of this enzyme.
What is DNA helicase.
200
Gene regulation enables what important evolutionary phenomenon in particular?
What is cell specialization.
300
Transcription is initialized by the binding of synthesis enzymes to what genomic site?
What is promoter region
300

What codon determines the beginning of the translation process?

What is the start codon (AUG)

300
DNA is read in a ___ to ___ direction.
What is 5' to 3'.
300
Temporary gene regulation on the molecular level can occur by the action of...
What is transcription factors, intron splicing, etc.
400
List two of the three primary forms of RNA
What is messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and ribosomal RNA.
400
The AUG codon translates to what amino acid?
What is methionine.
400
Since DNA cannot be synthesized continuously on both template strands, these structures form on the lagging strand and are joined by the action of DNA ligase.
What are Okazaki fragments.
400

Some DNA in the genome is not translated at all, but are mixed into the code. The parts of the genome that are expressed are called...

What are exons.

500
Transcription, and by extension, gene expression, occurs during this phase in the cell cycle.
What is interphase.
500
All amino acids contain a carboxyl group, but the 20 different molecules vary in the structure of what region of the chemical?
What is R group
500

Where does DNA replication occur?

What is the nucleus

500
DNA can be permanently deactivated by this chemical process.
What is DNA methylation.
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