DNA Structure
RNA Structure and Function
DNA vs. RNA
DNA Replication
Transcription
100
What shape is the DNA molecule?
Double Helix
100
Which sugar is found in RNA
Ribose
100
Which molecule stores genetic information?
DNA
100
What is the purpose of DNA replication?
Copy DNA for Mitosis
100
What is transcription?
Converting DNA into RNA
200
Identify the Nitrogen Base in this diagram.
C
200
Which nitrogen base is found in RNA instead of thymine?
Uracil
200
Is the molecule shown DNA or RNA?
RNA
200
When does DNA replication occur in the cell cycle?
S Phase
200
What molecule is made during transcription?
mRNA
300
What are the names of the nitrogen bases in a DNA molecule?
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Thymine
300
Identify the type of RNA shown in this diagram (mRNA, tRNA, or rRNA).
tRNA
300
Which molecule helps make proteins?
RNA
300
Identify the structure labeled E
Helicase
300
What enzyme is used to add RNA to a DNA strand?
RNA Polymerase
400
What is the name of the sugar in a DNA molecule?
Deoxyribose Sugar
400
How is RNA structurally different from DNA?
RNA is Single Stranded, DNA is Double Stranded
400
Identify whether this base belongs to DNA or RNA.
DNA
400
What is the function of DNA Polymerase in DNA Replication
Add nucleotides to parent strand to create new daughter strands.
400
Where does Transcription occur in a cell?
The Nucleus
500
What would be the complementary strand for the DNA template: ATTACGCA
TAATGCGT
500
What is the function of the RNA ?
Convert genetic information from DNA into Proteins.
500
Explain one reason cells need both DNA and RNA.
Example: DNA stores genetic info, RNA is used to make proteins.
500
When replication of DNA contains an older parent strand and newer daughter stand, the process is said to be...
Semi-Conservative
500
What would be the RNA code for the following DNA Template: ATCGTAATC
UAGCAUUAG