DNA and Protein Synthesis Flashcard

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Which base is found only in RNA?

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Uracil

Front

In DNA, Adenine bonds with which base?

Back

Thymine

Front

What type of bond holds together the two strands of the DNA double helix?

Back

Hydrogen Bond

Front

What is the complement to the DNA strand 5'-ATGCCAT-3'?

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3'-TACGGTA-5'

Front

Which molecule is made during transcription?

Back

mRNA

Front

What are the four bases found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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What is the process of copying DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

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tRNA brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.