DNA
RNA
Fun with Genetic Code
Transcription & Translation
Potpourri
100

What is the shape of DNA called?


Double Helix

100

Every three bases on mRNA is called a _________.


Codon

100

True or False

Earthworms use the same genetic code as humans.

True

100

The process where mRNA copies the genetic code from DNA is called __________.

Transcription

100
Name one thing in our bodies that is made of protein.
Skin, muscles, hair, etc.
200
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
200

If the mRNA codon is UAG, then what is its complimentary tRNA anticodon?

AUC

200

Proteins are made up of long chains of __________.


Amino acids

200

If the tRNA anticodon is CGC, then what is the amino acid?

Alanine

200
Many chromosome mutations result when chromosomes fail to separate properly during ___________.
A. mitosis
B. meiosis
C. DNA replication
D. transcription
B. meiosis
300

What is the bond called that holds two nitrogenous base pairs together?


Hydrogen

300
What is the name of the sugar found in RNA?
Ribose
300

If a frameshift mutation from exposure to radiation caused a segment of RNA to change from AUC to UAG, what would happen to the protein during translation?

It would stop

300

Where does translation take place?

In the cytoplasm at a ribosome

300
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to happen as a result of a mutation to a person's skin cells?
A. skin cancer
B. damage to the skin cells
C. the person's offspring having mutated skin
D. no change in the skin cell
C. the person's offspring having mutated skin
400

What is the process called where DNA makes an exact copy of itself?


Replication

400

Which nitrogenous base would never be found in RNA?

DNA                    RNA

C-G

A-T

Thymine

400

What amino acid would pair up with the beginning DNA bases TAC?

Methionine

400

What is the bond called that holds two amino acids together?

Peptide bond

400
Which of the following would NOT contain DNA?
A. A dead piece of wood
B. A banana
C. Blood
D. A rock
D. A rock
500

During what phase of the cell cycle does DNA make a copy of itself?

S-phase of Interphase

500

If a sequence of codons on DNA is A-T-G-A-A-C-G-G-T, what is the corresponding strand of mRNA?

U-A-C-U-U-G-C-C-A

500
If exposure to radiation caused a segment of DNA to change from TTC to TTT, what would happen to the protein during translation?
Nothing would happen
500

Where does DNA replication take place?

In the nucleus

500
Name three things that could cause DNA mutation?
Ionizing radiation
Carcinogenic chemicals
High heat
Certain viruses
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