DNA
What is the base pair rule for DNA?
A to T
C to G
What is the base pair rule for RNA?
A to U
C to G
Where does transcription occur?
Nucleus
Where does translation occur?
Ribosome
Things that can cause mutations are known as:
Mutagens/carcinogens
What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?
What is the sugar in RNA called?
Ribose
What is produced from transcription?
What is produced from translation?
Protein
This type of mutations changes one base in the DNA to another
Point mutation
What is the shape of a DNA molecule?
Double Helix
This type of RNA is produced during transcription.
mRNA
Transcribe the following DNA sequence:
TAC CGC ATC TAG
AUG GCG UAG AUC
During translation, what do tRNA molecules bring to the ribosome?
Amino Acids
Provide one example of a genetically modified organism.
Frost resistant strawberries
Insect resistant corn
Enviropig
Glow worms/animals
What is the name of the enzyme that "unzips" DNA during replication?
Helicase
This RNA carries amino acids during translation
tRNA
Where does mRNA travel once it leaves the nucleus?
Cytoplasm
How many nucleotides would be required to code for a protein that is 50 amino acids long?
150
What are two effects that a mutation can have on a protein?
No change
Shorter/Longer
Different Shape
DNA is tightly coiled into structures called...
Chromosomes
A 3 base sequence on mRNA is called a..
Codon
What is the name of the enzyme that pairs RNA nucleotides to the exposed DNA bases?
RNA polymerase
What type of bond holds neighboring amino acids together in a protein?
Peptide bond (It's in your notes, I promise)
Identify the type of mutation from the following sequences:
Original: ATT CGC GTG CAT ATG GTA
Mutant: ATT CGC TGC ATA TGG TA..