Chap 3 Anatomy Flashcard

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

Back

Leucine

Front

What is the mRNA molecule transcribed from the DNA template TGGCAAGTA?

Back

ACCGUUCAU

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with which base?

Back

Adenine

Front

Which nucleic acid contains the bases adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine?

Back

RNA

Front

What is programmed cell death when there is a problem with the cell?

Back

Apoptosis

Front

What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What are the four bases found in RNA?

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Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis where mRNA is translated into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, is double-stranded, and stores genetic information; RNA contains uracil, is single-stranded, and helps in protein synthesis.

Front

What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.