DNA
Describe the structure of DNA
Double helix
Describe the structure of RNA
Single Strand
Transcription takes place here
nucleus
Translation takes place here
Ribosomes
code of instructions for how to make proteins
Genetic code
DNA stand for
Deoxyribonucleic acid
RNA stands for
ribonucleic acid
Three type of RNA
mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA
a chain of amino acids; can bind to others and fold into a protein
Polypeptides
3 nucleotides carried by tRNA
anticodons
DNA made of these 3 parts
Sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen bases
With RNA, Adenine binds with
Uracil
Transcription starts with DNA and ends with
mRNA
set of 3 nucleotides on the mRNA
codons
AGU
Name the sugar that makes up DNA
deoxyribose
Name the sugar that makes up RNA
Ribose
Copies instructions in DNA and carries these to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm
transport anticodons
tRNA
What amino acid is UAA?
Stop Codon
Name the 4 bases that make up DNA
Adenine, cytosine, thymine, and guanine
Name the 4 bases that make up RNA
Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, Cytosine
2 steps of Protein synthesis
Transcription and Translation
monomer (building block) for making proteins, held together by peptide bonds
amino acids
What amino acid does the codon GUG produce?
Valine