JY Unit 2 DNA

JY Unit 2 DNA

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is produced by transcription?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) is produced by the process of transcription, where a segment of DNA is copied into RNA.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is produced by translation?

Back

Proteins are produced by the process of translation, where the mRNA sequence is decoded to form a polypeptide chain.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUGCCAGUAUGA?

Back

The correct amino acid sequence is Met-Pro-Val.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

Back

3 nucleotides correspond to 1 amino acid in the genetic code.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does DNA determine?

Back

DNA determines the traits of living things, including physical characteristics and biological functions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA serves as a template that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of tRNA?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA) transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis, matching them to the mRNA codons.

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