DNA Structure
What are two events that occur to the pre-mRNA before it leaves the nucleus?
- Additon of a methyl-cap (modified guanosine molecule) to the 5' end
- Addition of a poly A (AAA) tail to the 3' end of the transcript.
What does the 3' and 5' direction mean regarding nucleotides?
The position of the carbon atom within the deoxy / ribose sugar relative to other nucleotides.
What name and type of bond is formed between the amino acids as tRNA brings the specific amino acid to the ribosome?
- Condensation reaction and a peptide bond.
When mRNA is transcribed from DNA, it then slips through these to get into the cytoplasm.
What are the nuclear pores?
DNA is an abbreviation for this term.
What is deoxyribonucleic acid?