DNA
What is the shape of DNA?
Double Helix
What is the location of RNA?
Nucleus and Cytoplasm
What is used in transcription to make mRNA?
DNA
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence
ACA GAC TAG AGC
What is the complementary DNA?
TGT CTG ATC TCG
What bond is created in DNA?
Hydrogen Bond
What is the sugar found in RNA?
Ribose
Where does translation happen?
Ribosome
What happens in point mutations?
One of the bases are substituted for another
What do all cells have in common?
All cells have the same DNA
Who currently has the credit for discovering DNA?
Rosalind Franklin
What does RNA stand for?
Ribonucleic Acid
What is the chart used to identify the base sequence?
Codon Chart
What happens in frameshift mutations?
A base is inserted or deleted from the base sequence
What is the difference between a nerve cell and a skin cell?
Some genes are turned on, and some are turned off
What is the function of DNA?
It stores genetic information and codes for traits
What are the 3 different types of RNA?
mRNA, tRNA, rRNA
What does mRNA do?
Sends messages that code for proteins.
What do mutations cause?
Mutations cause diseases and deformities
What is UCG's amino acid?
Serine
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What is the function of RNA?
RNA carries instructions from the DNA to the ribosomes to make proteins
What does A bing with in mRNA?
A binds with U
What causes mutations?
Radiation and X-rays
What is AUG's amino acid?
Methanine