The process where mRNA copies the genetic code from DNA is called __________.
100
Name one thing in our bodies that is made of protein.
Skin, muscles, hair, etc.
200
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
200
If the mRNA codon is UAG, then what is its complimentary tRNA anticodon?
AUC
200
Proteins are made up of long chains of __________.
Amino acids
200
tRNA
What brings amino acids to the mRNA strand?
200
Many chromosome mutations result when chromosomes fail to separate properly during ___________.
A. mitosis
B. meiosis
C. DNA replication
D. transcription
B. meiosis
300
What is A, T, C and G?
What are the 4 bases in DNA?
300
What is the name of the sugar found in RNA?
Ribose
300
It would not be able to form because UAG is a STOP codon.
If a frameshift mutation from exposure to radiation caused a segment of RNA to change from AUC to UAG, what would happen to the protein during translation?
300
Where does translation take place?
In the cytoplasm at a ribosome
300
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to happen as a result of a mutation to a person's skin cells?
A. skin cancer
B. damage to the skin cells
C. the person's offspring having mutated skin
D. no change in the skin cell
C. the person's offspring having mutated skin
400
What is the process called where DNA makes an exact copy of itself?
Replication
400
Which nitrogenous base would never be found in RNA?
Thymine
400
AUG
What RNA sequence would pair up with the beginning DNA bases TAC?
400
protein
What does a string of amino acids create?
400
Which of the following would NOT contain DNA?
A. A dead piece of wood
B. A banana
C. Blood
D. A rock
D. A rock
500
What is sugar, phosphate and nitrogenous base?
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
500
If a sequence of codons on DNA is A-T-G-A-A-C-G-G-T, what is the corresponding strand of mRNA?
What is the corresponding DNA sequence of the mRNA strand U-A-C-U-U-G-C-C-A?
500
Incorrect protein or no protein would probably be made
If exposure to radiation caused a segment of DNA to change drastically, what would happen?
500
in the nucleus
Where does DNA replication take place?
500
Name three things that could cause DNA mutation?
Ionizing radiation
Carcinogenic chemicals
High heat
Certain viruses