RNA Study Guide

Front

What sugar does RNA contain?

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Ribose

Front

What nitrogenous base is found in RNA instead of thymine?

Back

Uracil

Front

What is the typical structure of RNA?

Back

Single-stranded

Front

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

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DNA -> RNA -> Protein

Front

What is produced during transcription?

Back

RNA molecules

Front

How many nucleotides are needed to specify '3' amino acids?

Back

9

Front

What happens during translation?

Back

The cell uses an mRNA code to make proteins

Front

What type of RNA brings information from the nucleus?

Back

mRNA

Front

Which molecules are involved in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA

Front

What is a point mutation?

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A mutation that involves one or a few nucleotides