DNA
What are the 4 nitrogenous bases in DNA? Only need to give the letter abbreviations, not the full name of each
A, C, G, T
Transcription is the process of changing ____ to ____ (be as specific as you can)
DNA to mRNA
Translation is the process of making _______ based on the template made from ________.
proteins, mRNA
What are the two main jobs of DNA?
To carry genetic information
To be a template for protein synthesis
Is DNA single or double stranded?
Double
Is mRNA single or double stranded?
Single
What is the name for the group of 3 nitrogen bases that are attached to a tRNA molecule?
What does the "m" in mRNA stand for?
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messenger
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What is the name for a group of 3 nitrogen bases that codes for an amino acid?
Codon
What is the purpose of tRNA?
To attach amino acids to a protein.
What does the "t" in tRNA stand for?
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transfer
What is the name of the shape of a DNA molecule?
Double helix
What nitrogen base exists in RNA that does NOT exist in DNA? Also, what base does this base replace from DNA? Must get both questions right to get any points!
1. U
2. U replaces T
How does a tRNA molecule know where to attach an amino acid in an amino acid chain?
Wherever the tRNA anticodon matches up with the mRNA codon
On the board, draw the protein that would result from the following DNA sequence.
CTAACGTTT
Asp - Cys - Lys
What are the full names for the four nitrogen bases found in DNA?
Adenine
Cytosine
Guanine
Thymine
What does RNA stand for?
What does U stand for?
Must get both right for any points.
1. Ribonucleic Acid
2. Uracil
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The majority of the class must agree it is correct to get points
What are the three components of a DNA molecule and where are they located within the "twisted ladder" of the molecule?
1. Sugar and phosphate groups form the sides of the ladder
2. the nitrogen bases form the rungs