DNA
What describes the structure of DNA?
Double Helix
Single Strand
Where in the cell does replication take place?
Nucleus
Where in the cell does transcription take place?
Nucleus
Where does translation take place in the cell?
Ribosome;Cytoplasm
What types of cells are involved in meiosis?
Gametes
What 3 parts make up a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, Sugar, Nitrogen base
True or False: RNA from most organisms contains ribose and uracil.
What ezyme unzips the DNA?
Helicase
Transcribe the following:
AGCTACATTATTT
UCGAUAAUAAA
Codon
Name the stages of meiosis?
Interphase, Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I, Telophase I, Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, Telophase II
What is the sugar found in DNA?
Deoxyribose
What is the sugar found in RNA?
Ribose
What enzyme attaches RNA as a primer for the DNA polymerase?
Primase
Which type of RNA takes the message from the nucleus to the ribosome?
Messenger, mRNA
A set of 3 complimentary pairs on the tRNA?
Anticodon
During what stage does crossover happen?
Prophase I
What are the four Nitrogen bases in DNA
A,C,G,T
What are the 4 nitrogen base pairs for RNA?
A,C,G,U
Which strand is the Okazaki fragment found on?
Lagging strand
What is the purpose of transcription?
Create mRNA
What is the purpose of translation?
Make a polypeptide.
How many chromosomes are in gametes?
23
What terms describes the macromolecule of DNA?
Nucleic Acid
What are the 3 types of RNA?
Which direction does the DNA polymerase work as it adds the complimentary base pairs?
5' to 3'
What is the first step in protein synthesis?
Transcription
What is used to make the monomer from the anticodon, that are help together by a peptide bond to make proteins?
Amino Acids
When does meiosis occur during male and female life?
Male: throughout lifetime, female: in the womb.