DNA / mRNA
DNA Codes for what ultimately?
Proteins
Transcription is defined as making what?
mRNA
Translation is defined as what?
Taking mRNA and converting it into a protein
Define: A Point mutation (Silent)
Single letter change, no change to the amino acid sequence
DNA is found where inside of a cell? (what part?)
The Nucleus
A T T A C
U A A U G
What kind of bonds are formed between the amino acids when building a protein?
Peptide Bonds
Define: A Point mutation (Missense)
1 letter change, results in a changed amino acid sequence
Holes / Pores in the nucleus
What enzyme begins building mRNA?
RNA Polymerase
What is the job of tRNA?
Read the sequence and attach an amino acid
Define: A Point Mutation (Nonsense)
Single letter change that results in an early STOP
A = U is found in which: mRNA or DNA?
mRNA
T
What amino acid begins the building of the protein?
AUG , MET , or "Start"
Define: Frameshift (Insertion)
Introns and Exons are pieces of mRNA that get edited. Which are removed and which stay?
Introns removed, Exons stay
What direction does mRNA get created in?
5 prime to 3 prime
What amino acid ENDS the protein strand?
STOP
Define: (Frameshift) Deletion
Base gets deleted, shifts reading frame, causes a change