DNA RNA and Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the process of making mRNA from DNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What is a protein made of?

Back

A folded chain of amino acids

Front

Why are frameshift mutations harmful?

Back

They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the strand, which changes the entire amino acid sequence.

Front

What is the RNA sequence transcribed from the DNA sequence AAG CTT TGC?

Back

UUC GAA ACG

Front

What does DNA code for?

Back

Proteins, which determine traits.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of tRNA?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Front

What is the process of translating mRNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation

Front

What are codons?

Back

Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid.

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.