DNA vs RNA
What does DNA stand for?
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
In DNA, what are the base pairs?
A=T
G=C
Synthesis of RNA molecule from DNA
Transcription
group of 3 nitrogenous bases
Codon
I am single stranded.
RNA
What does RNA stand for?
RIBONUCLEIC ACID
In RNA, what are the base pairs?
A=U
G=C
What does the t in tRNA stand for?
transfer
Where is DNA located in eukaryotic cells?
nucleus
I have the sugar ribose.
RNA
DNA CONTAINS WHAT FOUR NITROGENOUS BASES?
DNA - G, T, A, C
Guanine Thymine Adenine Cytosine
gene mutation in which a single base pair in DNA has been changed
Point mutation
What is the function of mRNA
carries messages from DNA
The building blocks of DNA are called....
nucleotides
I include the bases guanine, cytosine, and adenine and thymine.
DNA
RNA CONTAINS WHAT FOUR NITROGENOUS BASES?
RNA - C, U, A, G
Cytosine Uracil Adenine Guanine
mutation that shifts the genetic message by inserting or deleting a nucleotide
Frameshift mutation
What is the function of rRNA?
makes the ribosome which is a protein that makes more proteins
Name 3 parts of the tRNA structure
A site, P site, and E site
I include the bases guanine, cytosine, adenine, and uracil.
RNA
THESE TYPE OF BONDS ARE FOUND BETWEEN NUCLEOTIDE BASES?
HYDROGEN BONDS
Group of 3 nitrogenous bases of tRNA that are complementary to 3 bases of mRNA
Anticodon
How many types of RNA are there and what are their names?
3 types; mRNA, tRNA, rRNA
One strand of DNA has the sequence ATTGAT. What is the sequence on the other strand?
What is TAACTA
BOTH DNA AND RNA.