Genetics Flashcard

Genetics Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What enzyme catalyzes RNA synthesis by prying the DNA strands apart and joining together the RNA nucleotides?

Back

RNA polymerase

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the TATA box in eukaryotes?

Back

It forms the transcription initiation complex.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between RNA and the DNA template strand?

Back

Complementary.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which cellular structure does tRNA transfer amino acids to the growing polypeptide?

Back

Ribosome.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who built models of a double helix?

Back

Watson and Crick.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of DNA polymerase?

Back

It synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides to a growing chain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the promoter region in gene expression?

Back

It is the site where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription.

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