DNA and Protein Synthesis

Front

RNA carries a copy of the DNA blueprint (instructions) from the nucleus to the ___

Back

ribosome

Front

Which form of RNA carries amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosome?

Back

transfer RNA

Front

What process is shown in the picture?

Back

DNA replication

Front

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

Back

Hydrogen Bond

Front

One difference between DNA and RNA is that....

Back

Only RNA has the base Uracil

Front

What is the primary function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is transcription in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

Front

What is translation in the context of protein synthesis?

Back

The process of decoding mRNA to synthesize proteins.