DNA
The shape of DNA.
double helix
the shape of RNA.
single stranded
What is being replicated?
DNA
What is transcribed?
DNA
What is the end product of translation?
an amino acid chain or protein chain
The complete name for DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
Why does transcription take place?
DNA cannot leave the nucleus and therefore must be transcribed to RNA to leave the nucleus.
What are the base pair rule
A - T G - C
DNA is transcribed to.....
RNA
RNA is "read" by what organelle to form a protein chain?
ribosomes
Replicate this sequence: ATCGCC
TAGCGG
Base that is only found in RNA
U - uracil
What is a mutation?
A change in DNA sequence (like a dropped nucleotide)
What is the base rule for transcription?
A-U T-A G-C
What are codons and what is it made of? Be specific.
Codons are three bases made up of (A, G, C, and/or U)
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
Phosphate group, sugar, and base (A, T, C, or G)
What is the only START codon
AUG
During DNA replication, a DNA strand that has the bases ATTCGA produces a strand with the bases ...
TAAGCT
Organelle in the cell where transcription takes place
nucleus
What are Miss Cunningham's cats names?
Whitt, Catniss, Amaryllis